The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. BMW 320si (06 - 07)
€ 40,500

€ 33,000

€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 320si.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 320si
57.7
73.2
83.5
55.9
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
110.4
191.1
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 320si
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
849 lb
21.63 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 320si
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 manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 320si
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N45
Engine Code
N45-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
171 hp
at 7000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
171 hp
BMW 320si
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 320si
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 320si
119 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320si
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
BMW 320si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 320si
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
26 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 320si
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
2136 mi
Range
440 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
440 mi
BMW 320si
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).
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).
168.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
168.7 kWh
BMW 320si
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 320si
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