The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - 19) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 44,500
€ 40,900
€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 40 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Audi A4 40 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
56.2
72.5
79.6
57.5
73.2
83.5
72.5 in
Width
73.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.2 in
Height
57.5 in
111
186.1
110.4
191.1
186.1 in
Length
191.1 in
111 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 40 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.3 %
General
Audi A4 40 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
B9 (8W)
Generation
JF
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 40 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DESA, DETA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 40 TDI
187 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A4 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Audi A4 40 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
19.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Audi A4 40 TDI
19.45 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 40 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A4 40 TDI
47 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
41 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
721 mi
Range
531 mi
Audi A4 40 TDI
721 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
155.3 kWh
Audi A4 40 TDI
102.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 40 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
