The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 40,500
€ 52,800
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
57.7
73.2
83.5
56.3
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
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 ActiveHybrid 3
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.8 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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 ActiveHybrid 3
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
2136 mi
Range
600 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
