The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 25,100
€ 40,000
€ 25,100
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 5.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 320i
57.7
73.2
83.5
56.5
71.9
81.4
73.2 in
Width
71.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
57.7 in
Height
56.5 in
110.4
191.1
112.2
185.4
191.1 in
Length
185.4 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 320i
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 320i
JF
Generation
G20
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
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 320i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.7 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.95 lb/hp
18.7 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 320i
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
588 mi
Range
667 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
667 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
104.1 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
140.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
