The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
€ 35,400
€ 32,100
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.2
71.9
80.3
57.7
73.2
83.5
71.9 in
Width
73.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.2 in
Height
57.7 in
110.6
185.1
110.4
191.1
185.1 in
Length
191.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.73 %
General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
B8 (8K)
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJEB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.45 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
20.27 lb/hp
25.45 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
33 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
687 mi
Range
989 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
687 mi
989 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
108 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
108 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
