The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) vs. BMW 330d Touring xDrive (08 - 12)
€ 36,000
€ 46,100
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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 12.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 330d Touring.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
BMW 330d Touring
57.9
73.2
83.5
55.8
71.5
78.3
73.2 in
Width
71.5 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.8 in
110.4
191.1
108.7
178.2
191.1 in
Length
178.2 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
BMW 330d Touring
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.55 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
BMW 330d Touring
JF
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
BMW 330d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
178 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d Touring
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d Touring
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
BMW 330d Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d Touring
▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.17 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
19.44 lb/hp
16.17 lb/hp
BMW 330d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
BMW 330d Touring
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
36 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 330d Touring
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
669 mi
Range
574 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
669 mi
574 mi
BMW 330d 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).
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).
135.8 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
123.1 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 330d Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
BMW 330d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft



















