The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 330i (07 - 08)
€ 40,900
€ 39,000
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 330i.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 330i
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 330i
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.03 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 330i
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 330i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
268 hp
BMW 330i
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 330i
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 330i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
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15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.79 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
12.79 lb/hp
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 330i
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
531 mi
Range
544 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
544 mi
BMW 330i
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).
136.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 330i
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
