The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 42,500
 BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 320i
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 1.2 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
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive 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
56.5 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive 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 320i
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4641 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.84 %
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 320i
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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 with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i

Performance

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

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 320i
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
654 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
654 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).
108 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 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
1102 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data