The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 43,800

€ 40,500

€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330xi is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
BMW 330xi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.7
73.2
83.5
71.5 in
Width
73.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
108.7
178
110.4
191.1
178 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330xi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.19 %

General
BMW 330xi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
E90
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330xi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 330xi
268 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
BMW 330xi
236 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
BMW 330xi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
13.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
13.74 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
147 mpg
BMW 330xi
29 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
21 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
2136 mi
BMW 330xi
490 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
151.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
30.3 kWh
BMW 330xi
151.6 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data