The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 53,600
€ 40,900
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 9.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
56.3
71.3
80
57.5
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.5 in
110.6
182
110.4
191.1
182 in
Length
191.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.33 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
F30
Generation
JF
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 T-GDI
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
43 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
600 mi
Range
531 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
