The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 35,600
 BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.4 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
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.7 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
191.1 in
Length
182.4 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 318i
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
15.72 %
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 318i
JF
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B38
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i

Performance

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

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 318i
No data
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
746 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
746 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).
94.8 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 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
1102 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data