The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

€ 44,300
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 40,500
 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)
71.9
80.3
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)
110.6
185.1
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
185.1 in
Length
191.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.64 %
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

General

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
B8 (8K)
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CDUC, CKVC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
242 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Performance

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
15.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
15.62 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
33 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
654 mi
Range
2136 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
654 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
30.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data