The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 52,800
€ 31,600
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.3
71.3
80
57.3
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
110.6
182
110
190.7
182 in
Length
190.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.81 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
F30
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.24 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
26.24 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
600 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
