The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 42,700

€ 41,800

€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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
185.2
110.4
191.1
185.2 in
Length
191.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.07 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
B8 (8K)
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.31 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
16.46 lb/hp
15.31 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
585 mi
Range
531 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
585 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
155.3 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
139.9 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












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