The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI (08 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 27,100

€ 40,900

€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
56.2
71.9
80.3
57.5
73.2
83.5
71.9 in
Width
73.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.2 in
Height
57.5 in
110.6
185.2
110.4
191.1
185.2 in
Length
191.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.28 %

General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
B8 (8K)
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
27.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
27.75 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
569 mi
Range
531 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
569 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
155.3 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
134.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data