The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 38,300

€ 31,100

€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 3.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.2
71.9
80.3
57.3
72
79.9
71.9 in
Width
72 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.2 in
Height
57.3 in
110.6
185.1
110
190.7
185.1 in
Length
190.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.18 %

General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
B8 (8K)
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CLAB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
201 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
152 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
18.1 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
37 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
767 mi
Range
725 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
767 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
123.4 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data