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Kia Optima (2011) vs. BMW 5-Series (2017) Specs

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2011 Kia Optima and 2017 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2011 2017  
Model Kia Optima BMW 5-Series  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
274 hp@6000
269 lb-ft@1750
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
335 hp@5500
332 lb-ft@1380
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.0 in 117.1 in -7.1 in
Length 190.7 in 194.6 in -3.9 in
Width 72.1 in 73.5 in -1.4 in
Height 57.3 in 58.2 in -0.9 in
Curb Weight 3385 lb. 3847 lb. -462 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 18.0 gal. 0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 38.8 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.2 in 58.7 in -1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.7 in 0.0 in 54.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 45.5 in 41.4 in 4.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 37.5 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.7 in 55.9 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.5 in 0.0 in 54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.7 in 36.5 in -1.8 in
Total Legroom 80.2 in (over 2 rows) 77.9 in (over 2 rows) 2.3 in
Cargo Volume 15.4 ft3 18.7 ft3 -3.3 ft3

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