The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A4 3.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (07 - 11)
€ 31,100
€ 44,000
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 3.2 FSI.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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 3.2 FSI
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.16 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
TF
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
26.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.01 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
725 mi
Range
428 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
428 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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).
176.2 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
