The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 328i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 30,000
€ 42,200
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 328i.
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 328i
57.3
72
79.9
56.5
71.3
80
72 in
Width
71.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.3 in
Height
56.5 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 328i
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.14 %
General
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 328i
TF
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 328i
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
242 hp
BMW 328i
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 328i
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 328i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 328i
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
748 mi
Range
557 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
557 mi
BMW 328i
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).
127 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
127 kWh
BMW 328i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 328i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
