The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15)
€ 40,900
€ 34,900
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 318d BluePerformance.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
57.5
73.2
83.5
56.3
71.3
80
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.5 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 T-GDI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.28 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
JF
Generation
F30
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 BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
149 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
23.22 lb/hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d BluePerformance
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
531 mi
Range
824 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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).
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 BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
