The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 320si (06 - 07)
€ 40,900
€ 33,000
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 13.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 320si.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 320si
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
191.1 in
Length
178 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 320si
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.7 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 320si
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 manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 320si
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N45
Engine Code
N45-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
171 hp
at 7000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
171 hp
BMW 320si
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 320si
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 320si
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320si
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15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
BMW 320si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 320si
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 320si
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
531 mi
Range
440 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
440 mi
BMW 320si
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).
168.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
168.7 kWh
BMW 320si
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 320si
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
