The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 40,900
€ 52,800
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
57.5
73.2
83.5
56.3
71.3
80
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.5 in
Height
56.3 in
110.4
191.1
110.6
182
191.1 in
Length
182 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.33 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
JF
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
531 mi
Range
600 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
