Kia Optima 2015 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Kia Optima is more dynamic to drive. Kia Optima engine produces 19 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 60 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 61 litres | |
| 1120 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40 | Used also on BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Optima might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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. | |||
| 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`070 | 2`045 | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 4200 | |
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