The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 52,800

€ 29,100

€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 22.1 cm shorter, 1.9 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima 2.0
1429
1811
2031
1455
1830
2030
1811 mm
Width
1830 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1429 mm
Height
1455 mm
2810
4624
2795
4845
4624 mm
Length
4845 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima 2.0
1730 kg
Kerb Weight
1511 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
219 kg
12.66 %

General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima 2.0
F30
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima 2.0
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
335 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 bhp
163 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
450 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
450 NM
196 NM
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
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5.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.27 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
5.16 kg/bhp
9.27 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
48 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
600 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
144 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
390 L
Boot Capacity
505 L








No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data