The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (09 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)
€ 45,000
€ 25,000
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
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
185.2
110
190.7
185.2 in
Length
190.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3298 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
659 lb
16.65 %
General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
B8 (8K)
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
237 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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16.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
16.7 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
36 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
603 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
603 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
132.6 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
135.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
