The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) vs. BMW 340i Touring Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 36,000
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
€ 50,600
 BMW 340i Touring Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 340i Touring
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,600

ⓘ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 340i Touring.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
BMW 340i Touring
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
73.2
83.5
56.3
Blueprint BMW 340i Touring Steptronic (15 - 17)
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 340i Touring Steptronic (15 - 17)
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 340i Touring
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4795 lb
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.11 %
BMW 340i Touring Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
BMW 340i Touring
JF
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 340i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
178 hp
322 hp
BMW 340i Touring
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 340i Touring

Performance

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
BMW 340i Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i Touring

▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
19.44 lb/hp
11.57 lb/hp
BMW 340i Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
BMW 340i Touring
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
36 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 340i Touring
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
669 mi
Range
548 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
669 mi
548 mi
BMW 340i 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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
123.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 340i Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
BMW 340i 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