The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)
€ 30,100

€ 46,300

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
57.7
73.2
83.5
56.2
71.9
80.3
73.2 in
Width
71.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.7 in
Height
56.2 in
110.4
191.1
110.6
185.2
191.1 in
Length
185.2 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.91 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
JF
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 clean diesel
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
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.79 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.22 lb/hp
16.79 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
46 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
1036 mi
Range
593 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
593 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
137.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
86.4 kWh
137.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data