The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 318d (19 - ..)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 37,900
 BMW 318d (19 - ..) BMW 318d
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 318d.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318d
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
56.5
Blueprint BMW 318d (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
73.2 in
Width
71.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
57.5 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint BMW 318d (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
191.1 in
Length
185.4 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318d
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.17 %
BMW 318d (19 - ..)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318d
JF
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
BMW 318d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d
20 mpg
city
45 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
578 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
578 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data