The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 33,800
 BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 320i
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘ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 12.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 320i
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11)
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 320i Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
191.1 in
Length
178.4 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 320i
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
672 lb
17.12 %
BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 320i
JF
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 320i
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 320i

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 320i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
BMW 320i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320i
No data
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
575 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
575 mi
BMW 320i
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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 320i
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