The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic
Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Kia Optima is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Kia Optima petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Kia Optima equipped with diesel engines consume 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
4.86 m
4.52 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.49 m
1.44 m
Kia Optima is larger. Kia Optima is 34 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
510 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1385 litres
Kia Optima has more luggage capacity. Kia Optima has 50 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series.
