The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)
€ 51,300
€ 25,000
€ 51,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 0.8 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
BMW 340i
KIA Optima 2.0
56.5
71.3
80
57.3
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.5 in
Height
57.3 in
110.6
182.4
110
190.7
182.4 in
Length
190.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 340i
KIA Optima 2.0
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3298 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
428 lb
11.49 %
General
BMW 340i
KIA Optima 2.0
F30
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 340i
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 340i
322 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 340i
332 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
BMW 340i
KIA Optima 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 340i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
BMW 340i
11.57 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 340i
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 340i
34 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
513 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 340i
513 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 340i
130.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 340i
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
