The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 30,000
€ 30,800
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 316i.
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 316i
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 316i
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
10.94 %
General
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 316i
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 316i
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N13
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
134 hp
BMW 316i
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 316i
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 316i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.35 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
24.35 lb/hp
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 316i
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
748 mi
Range
642 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
642 mi
BMW 316i
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).
109.9 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 316i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
