The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 42,200

€ 41,800

€ 42,200
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 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
56.5
71.9
80.3
57.5
73.2
83.5
71.9 in
Width
73.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.5 in
Height
57.5 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 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.04 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CLAB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
201 hp
235 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
260 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
260 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.76 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
18.81 lb/hp
15.76 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
41 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
767 mi
Range
473 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
767 mi
473 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
174.3 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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