The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)

€ 25,100
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 49,200
 BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,200

ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 340i.
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 340i
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
56.5
Blueprint BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
71.3
80
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.7 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
191.1 in
Length
182.4 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 340i
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.67 %
BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)

General

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 340i
JF
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 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
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 340i
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
460 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
460 mi
BMW 340i
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).
145.8 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
140.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data