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:
Automatic
Automatic
Engine:
2.4 Petrol
2.5 Petrol
Performance
Power:
188 HP
218 HP
Torque:
241 NM
250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.1 seconds
7.9 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 30 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 9 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.3
9.2
The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Kia Optima over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
840 km in combined cycle
680 km in combined cycle
1120 km on highway
910 km on highway
Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
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.
