The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 30,000
€ 52,800
€ 30,000
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 Hybrid is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 22.1 cm longer, 1.9 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
1455
1830
2030
1429
1811
2031
1830 mm
Width
1811 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1455 mm
Height
1429 mm
2795
4845
2810
4624
4845 mm
Length
4624 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
1662 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg
Weight Difference:
68 kg
3.93 %
General
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
TF
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
187 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 bhp
335 bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
385 NM
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1200 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
385 NM
450 NM
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
▶ REPLAY
8.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.16 kg/bhp
KIA Optima Hybrid
8.89 kg/bhp
5.16 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
52 mpg
48 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
50 mpg
city
53 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
748 mi
Range
600 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
388 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
390 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
