The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 42,500
 BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 320i
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 320i
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
56.9
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (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
56.9 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (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 320i
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.41 %
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 320i
JF
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 320i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 320i

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 320i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
BMW 320i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 320i
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
621 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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data