The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI (13 - 15) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (18 - 19)
€ 34,900

€ 42,200

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
56.5
71.9
80.3
57.9
73.2
83.5
71.9 in
Width
73.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
185
110.4
191.1
185 in
Length
191.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3450 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
13.77 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
B8 (8K)
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJEB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
143 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.81 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
20.54 lb/hp
19.81 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
168 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
32 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
2441 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
675 mi
2441 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
26.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
109.9 kWh
26.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
55 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft










40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.6 cu ft