The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 52,800
€ 30,000
€ 52,800
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 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 Hybrid.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima Hybrid
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 Hybrid
1730 kg
Kerb Weight
1662 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg
Weight Difference:
68 kg
3.93 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima Hybrid
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 Hybrid
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid 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
187 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 bhp
187 bhp
KIA Optima Hybrid
450 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
385 NM
at 5000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
450 NM
385 NM
KIA Optima Hybrid
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
5.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.89 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
5.16 kg/bhp
8.89 kg/bhp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
48 mpg
52 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
53 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
600 mi
Range
748 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
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).
102.4 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
390 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
