The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 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 8.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima Hybrid
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 Hybrid
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
3.93 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima Hybrid
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 Hybrid
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid 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
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
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
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
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
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
