The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Automatic (17 - 19)
€ 43,600

€ 27,500

€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI 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.
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
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 3.2 FSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.93 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
B8 (8K)
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 3.2 FSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CALA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
261 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
▶ REPLAY
14.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
14.4 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
26 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
437 mi
Range
572 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
437 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
144 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
172.4 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












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