The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15)
€ 27,000
€ 31,100
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
57.3
72
79.9
56.2
71.9
80.3
72 in
Width
71.9 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.3 in
Height
56.2 in
110
190.7
110.6
185.1
190.7 in
Length
185.1 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.22 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
TF
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CABA, CDHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
118 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.77 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.91 lb/hp
28.77 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
38 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
853 mi
Range
631 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
631 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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).
117.5 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
