The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 48,800
BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 30,000
 KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima Hybrid
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 340i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
BMW 340i
KIA Optima Hybrid
56.3
Blueprint BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)
71.3
80
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
110
190.7
182.4 in
Length
190.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 340i
KIA Optima Hybrid
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.84 %
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)

General

BMW 340i
KIA Optima Hybrid
F30
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 340i
KIA Optima Hybrid
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 340i
322 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW 340i
332 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid

Performance

BMW 340i
KIA Optima Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid

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11.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
BMW 340i
11.06 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 340i
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 340i
36 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
574 mi
Range
748 mi
BMW 340i
574 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 340i
123.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 340i
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data