The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19) vs. BMW 325i Touring (05 - 07)
€ 41,800
€ 35,500
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 13.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 325i Touring.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 325i Touring
57.5
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
57.5 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 T-GDI
BMW 325i Touring
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.05 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 325i Touring
JF
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 325i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
235 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
235 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Touring
260 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
260 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 325i Touring
144 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
▶ REPLAY
15.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.84 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.76 lb/hp
15.84 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
27 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
26 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
473 mi
Range
455 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
473 mi
455 mi
BMW 325i Touring
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
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).
162.9 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
174.3 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 325i 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
