The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) vs. BMW 316i (12 - 15)

€ 25,000
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 28,500
 BMW 316i (12 - 15) BMW 316i
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Optima 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 316i.
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 316i
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)
72
79.9
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316i (12 - 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 2.0 (13 - 13)
110
190.7
Blueprint BMW 316i (12 - 15)
110.6
182
190.7 in
Length
182 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 316i
3298 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.4 %
BMW 316i (12 - 15)

General

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 316i
TF
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 316i
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N13
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
134 hp
BMW 316i
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 316i

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 316i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316i

▶ REPLAY
20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.23 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
BMW 316i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 316i
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
642 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
642 mi
BMW 316i
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
109.9 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 316i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data