The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) vs. BMW 340i (15 - 17)

€ 25,000
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 46,700
 BMW 340i (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700

ⓘ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 340i.
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 340i
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
72
79.9
56.3
Blueprint BMW 340i (15 - 17)
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 340i (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
190.7 in
Length
182.4 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 340i
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.67 %
BMW 340i (15 - 17)

General

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 340i
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 340i
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
322 hp
BMW 340i
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 340i

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 340i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

▶ REPLAY
20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 340i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 340i
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
504 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
504 mi
BMW 340i
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).
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data