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 8.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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
190.7 in
Length
182 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
3.93 %
General
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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 ActiveHybrid 3
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
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
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
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
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
