Kia Optima 2016 vs BMW 3 series 2006
| 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: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 189 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Kia Optima is more dynamic to drive. Kia Optima engine produces 61 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 9 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.6 | 8.1 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 6.5 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 975 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 3430 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 | |
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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: | 307 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1385 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Optima has 153 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Kia Optima uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`000 | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 3800 | |
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