The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. BMW 325d Touring Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 41,900

€ 41,700

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 325d Touring.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 325d 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 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 325d Touring
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.45 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 325d Touring
JF
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 325d Touring
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d Touring
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 325d Touring
119 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring
▶ REPLAY
19.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.81 lb/hp
18.43 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
38 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
168 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
2441 mi
Range
611 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2441 mi
611 mi
BMW 325d Touring
Environmental Impact
26.6 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).
127.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26.6 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
53 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 325d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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