The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09)
€ 27,000

€ 44,400

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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
185.2
190.7 in
Length
185.2 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.77 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
TF
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.42 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.91 lb/hp
16.42 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
853 mi
Range
577 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
577 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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).
141.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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