The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (18 - 19) vs. BMW 318i Touring Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 42,200

€ 31,100

€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 13.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 318i Touring.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 318i 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
191.1 in
Length
178 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 318i Touring
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
617 lb
15.42 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 318i Touring
JF
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 318i Touring
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
Engine Code
N43-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i Touring
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i Touring
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 318i Touring
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 318i Touring
▶ REPLAY
19.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.81 lb/hp
24 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
168 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
2441 mi
Range
602 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2441 mi
602 mi
BMW 318i 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).
123.1 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
55 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 318i 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