The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 40,500

€ 41,100

€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 328i.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 328i
57.7
73.2
83.5
56.5
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
110.4
191.1
110.6
182
191.1 in
Length
182 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 328i
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
13.76 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 328i
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 328i
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
242 hp
BMW 328i
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 328i
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 328i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 328i
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.98 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
13.98 lb/hp
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 328i
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
2136 mi
Range
548 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
548 mi
BMW 328i
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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 328i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 328i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data