The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) vs. BMW 320i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 25,000
€ 40,000
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 320i.
KIA Optima 2.0
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 2.0
BMW 320i
3298 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.9 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 320i
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 320i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 320i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.23 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320i
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
703 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
703 mi
BMW 320i
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).
100.4 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
