The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) vs. BMW 318i (15 - 18)

€ 25,000
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 33,400
 BMW 318i (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400

ⓘ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 318i.
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 318i
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
72
79.9
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
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 - 15)
110
190.7
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
190.7 in
Length
182.4 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 318i
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.54 %
BMW 318i (15 - 18)

General

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 318i
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 318i
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B38
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 318i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

▶ REPLAY
20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
BMW 318i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 318i
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
731 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
731 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).
96.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data