The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) vs. BMW 320i xDrive (15 - 18)
€ 27,000
€ 40,400
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400
ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 320i
57.3
72
79.9
56.5
71.3
80
72 in
Width
71.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.3 in
Height
56.5 in
110
190.7
110.6
182.4
190.7 in
Length
182.4 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 320i
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.25 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 320i
TF
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 320i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 320i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.91 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 320i
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
853 mi
Range
583 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
583 mi
BMW 320i
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).
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).
121.2 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
