The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 41,800
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
€ 41,600
 BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 318d Touring
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318d Touring
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
56.7
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
73.2 in
Width
71.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
57.9 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
191.1 in
Length
185.4 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318d Touring
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.19 %
BMW 318d Touring Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318d Touring
JF
Generation
G21
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318d 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring

Performance

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318d Touring
144 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring

▶ REPLAY
15.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.31 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
53 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
21 mpg
city
49 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
565 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
565 mi
BMW 318d Touring
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft