The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) vs. BMW 318i (07 - 08)
€ 25,000
€ 27,300
€ 25,000
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 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.8 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 318i
57.3
72
79.9
55.9
71.5
78.3
72 in
Width
71.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.3 in
Height
55.9 in
110
190.7
108.7
178
190.7 in
Length
178 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 318i
3298 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.06 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 318i
TF
Generation
E90
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 318i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 318i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.23 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 318i
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
621 mi
Range
664 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
664 mi
BMW 318i
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).
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 2.0
132.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
