The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 40,900
€ 31,100
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 32.4 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 3.9 cm taller than the BMW 318i.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318i
1460
1860
2120
1421
1817
1989
1860 mm
Width
1817 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1460 mm
Height
1421 mm
2805
4855
2760
4531
4855 mm
Length
4531 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318i
1655 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
190 kg
11.48 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318i
JF
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 318i
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
350 NM
190 NM
BMW 318i
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
6.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.39 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
6.84 kg/bhp
10.39 kg/bhp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
34 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 318i
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
531 mi
Range
593 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
593 mi
BMW 318i
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).
125 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
191 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
