Kia Optima 2015 vs BMW 3 series 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| 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 | |
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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 | |
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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) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2005 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2005 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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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 |
no data | 1385 litres | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`040 | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 4200 | |
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