The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 40,900
€ 33,800
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 12.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 320i
57.5
73.2
83.5
55.9
71.5
78.3
73.2 in
Width
71.5 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
110.4
191.1
108.7
178.4
191.1 in
Length
178.4 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 320i
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.88 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 320i
JF
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 320i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 320i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320i
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
531 mi
Range
575 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
575 mi
BMW 320i
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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
