The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 30,100

€ 51,900

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
57.7
73.2
83.5
56.2
72.5
79.6
73.2 in
Width
72.5 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.7 in
Height
56.2 in
110.4
191.1
111
186.1
191.1 in
Length
186.1 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.37 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
JF
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-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
CRTC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.27 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.22 lb/hp
14.27 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
42 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
1036 mi
Range
706 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
706 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
86.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data