The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 49,200
 BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,200

ⓘ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 an inch taller than the BMW 340i.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 340i
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
56.5
Blueprint BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
71.3
80
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.5 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
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 340i
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.19 %
BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 340i
JF
Generation
F30
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 340i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
322 hp
BMW 340i
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 340i

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 340i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.47 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
11.47 lb/hp
BMW 340i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 340i
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
460 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
460 mi
BMW 340i
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).
145.8 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data