The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) vs. BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)

€ 27,000
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 36,400
 BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
72
79.9
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
72 in
Width
71.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
110
190.7
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
190.7 in
Length
182 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.7 %
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
TF
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N13
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
126 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.91 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
690 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
690 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data