The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) vs. BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (16 - 18)

€ 36,000
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
€ 47,800
 BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (16 - 18) BMW 325d Touring
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 325d Touring.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
BMW 325d Touring
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
73.2
83.5
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (16 - 18)
71.3
80
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (16 - 18)
110.6
182.4
191.1 in
Length
182.4 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
BMW 325d Touring
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.84 %
BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (16 - 18)

General

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
BMW 325d Touring
JF
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
BMW 325d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
178 hp
221 hp
BMW 325d Touring
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring

Performance

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
BMW 325d Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring

▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
19.44 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
36 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
669 mi
Range
754 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
669 mi
754 mi
BMW 325d Touring
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
96.7 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
123.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
BMW 325d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft