The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 30,000
€ 35,600
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Hybrid is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 318i.
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 318i
57.3
72
79.9
56.3
71.3
80
72 in
Width
71.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.3 in
Height
56.3 in
110
190.7
110.6
182.4
190.7 in
Length
182.4 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 318i
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
9.74 %
General
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 318i
TF
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 Hybrid
BMW 318i
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 318i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 318i
41 mpg
city
38 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
748 mi
Range
746 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
746 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
94.8 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
