The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. BMW 340i (15 - 17)

€ 30,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 46,700
 BMW 340i (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700

ⓘ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, 1.9 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 340i.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 340i
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
56.3
Blueprint BMW 340i (15 - 17)
71.3
80
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.7 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint BMW 340i (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
191.1 in
Length
182.4 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 340i
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.93 %
BMW 340i (15 - 17)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 340i
JF
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 340i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
322 hp
BMW 340i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 340i

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 340i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

▶ REPLAY
25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.22 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 340i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 340i
46 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1036 mi
Range
504 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
504 mi
BMW 340i
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
86.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data