The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (07 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 44,000

€ 40,500

€ 44,000
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 3.2 FSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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
185.2
110.4
191.1
185.2 in
Length
191.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.33 %

General
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
B8 (8K)
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CALA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
261 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
14.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
14.23 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
25 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
18 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
2136 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
428 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
30.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
176.2 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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