The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) vs. BMW 318i (07 - 08)
€ 32,100
€ 27,300
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 13.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 318i
57.7
73.2
83.5
55.9
71.5
78.3
73.2 in
Width
71.5 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
110.4
191.1
108.7
178
191.1 in
Length
178 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 318i
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.6 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 318i
JF
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 318i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 318i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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25.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.45 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
53 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 318i
46 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
989 mi
Range
664 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
989 mi
664 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
90.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
