The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)

€ 53,700
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 36,000
 KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
€ 53,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
72.5
79.6
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
73.2
83.5
72.5 in
Width
73.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
111
186
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
110.4
191.1
186 in
Length
191.1 in
111 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.3 %
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
B9 (8W)
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CRTC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
268 hp
178 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
14.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
14.56 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
680 mi
Range
669 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
680 mi
669 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft