The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
€ 29,600
€ 49,200
€ 29,600
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 8.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 340i.
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 340i
57.3
72
79.9
56.5
71.3
80
72 in
Width
71.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.3 in
Height
56.5 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 340i
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.96 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic 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
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 340i
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20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.47 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.63 lb/hp
11.47 lb/hp
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 340i
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
572 mi
Range
460 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
460 mi
BMW 340i
Environmental Impact
144 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).
145.8 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
