The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 28,900
 BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 318i
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 13.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 318i
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
73.2 in
Width
71.5 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
108.7
178
191.1 in
Length
178 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 318i
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
694 lb
17.69 %
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 318i
JF
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 318i
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 318i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
BMW 318i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
30 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 318i
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
495 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
495 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
149.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data