Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E28) 518i and Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) 1.8

Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E28) 518i and Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) 1.8 [S]ave

Attribute
Kia Optima I (facelift 2003) 1.8 ×
BMW 5 Series (E28) 518i ×
General
MakeKiaBMW
ModelOptima5 Series
GenerationOptima I (facelift 2003)5 Series (E28)
Modification1.8518i
Websitehttps://www.kia.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)20031983
Production to (year)20051987
Performance
Top speed (km/h)199175
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)-12.6
City consumption (l/100km)-11
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)-6.1
Combined consumption (l/100km)-8.7
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)134105
Max. torque (Nm)169135
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder42
Engine displacement (cm³)1,8361,766
Compression ratio-9.7
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,0005,800
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,5004,500
Cylinder bore (mm)81.589
Piston stroke (mm)8871
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionCarburettor
Valve controlDohc-
Fuel tank (l)6570
Chassis
ABS+-
Front wheel suspensionWishbone-
Rear wheel suspensionHelical spring-
Steering typeSteering rack-
Power steeringHydraulic Steering-
Front brakesVentilated discsDisc
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 195/70 R14
-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7454,620
Width (mm)1,8151,700
Height (mm)1,4201,415
Wheelbase (mm)2,7002,625
Kerb weight (kg)1,3901,160
Minimum boot space (l)385460
Front track (mm)1,5401,430
Rear track (mm)1,5301,470
Ride height (mm)-140



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