The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 31,100
€ 51,900
€ 31,100
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is 4.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower 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
72.5
79.6
72 in
Width
72.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.3 in
Height
56.2 in
110
190.7
111
186.1
190.7 in
Length
186.1 in
110 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
8.89 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
TF
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic 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
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 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
26.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.27 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.01 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
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
725 mi
Range
706 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
706 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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
123.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 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
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
