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 8.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima 2.0
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 2.0
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
483 lb
12.66 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima 2.0
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 ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima 2.0
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
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
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
