Compare Kia Optima vs BMW 3 Series G20 vs Kia Forte 3

Variants
1.6 T-GDI AWD
1.6T-GDI
2.0
2.0 Hybrid
2.0 LPI
2.5 T-GDI DCT
318d
318d AT
318i AT
320d
320d AT
320d xDrive AT
320e AT
320i AT
320i xDrive AT
330d AT
330d xDrive AT
330e AT
330e xDrive AT
330i AT
330i xDrive AT
M340d xDrive AT
M340i AT
1.4 T-GDI DCT
1.5 CVT
1.6 CVT
1.6 GDI DCT
1.6 PHEV
2.0
2.0 CVT
GT 1.6 T-GDI
GT 1.6 T-GDI DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
453 L / 16.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Rear
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
14.7 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
19.5 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
10.6 m / 34.8 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
1.8 kWh (gross)
12.0 kWh (gross)
12.9 kWh (gross)
Battery | Type
Lithium-ion
Battery | Voltage
354.0 V

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
135 mm / 5.3 in
Size | Height
1445 mm / 56.9 in
Wheelbase
2850 mm / 112.2 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.27

Powertrain

Emission Standard
ULEV 70 - LEV III
China VI
Engine | Bore
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Engine | Stroke
97.0 mm / 3.8 in

Production

Availability
2020
Made In
South Korea, USA
Germany, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Thailand

Reviews

Neofiliac score
69%
68%
40%
Pros
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Handsome styling
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Decent styling
  • Closed-deck engines
  • Excellent 0.23 drag coefficient
  • Low fuel consumption
  • Good on fuel economy
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • MacPherson strut front suspensions
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Basic suspension setup

Price

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