The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 35,600
 BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318i
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
191.1 in
Length
182.4 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318i
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.37 %
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318i
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 T-GDI
BMW 318i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B38
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
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
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 318i
20 mpg
city
38 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
746 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
746 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).
94.8 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data