The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 320i (15 - 18)
€ 31,600
€ 37,900
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 an inch taller than the BMW 320i.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 320i
57.3
72
79.9
56.3
71.3
80
72 in
Width
71.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.3 in
Height
56.3 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
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.63 %
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
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 320i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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26.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.24 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 320i
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
725 mi
Range
678 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
678 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
