The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 30,000
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima Hybrid
€ 48,800
 BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,800

ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 340i.
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 340i
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
72
79.9
56.3
Blueprint BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)
71.3
80
72 in
Width
71.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
110
190.7
Blueprint BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
190.7 in
Length
182.4 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 340i
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.84 %
BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 340i
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 340i
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
322 hp
BMW 340i
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 340i

Performance

KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 340i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
BMW 340i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 340i
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
574 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
574 mi
BMW 340i
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).
123.1 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data