The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 41,700
€ 31,600
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 3.2 FSI 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 1.7 CRDi.
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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
185.2
110
190.7
185.2 in
Length
190.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.62 %
General
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
B8 (8K)
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CALA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
261 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.24 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
13.98 lb/hp
26.24 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
29 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
485 mi
Range
725 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
485 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
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 3.2 FSI
155.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
