The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI (07 - 11)
€ 32,100
€ 30,300
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.49 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
JF
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CABB, CDHB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
158 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
25.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.72 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.45 lb/hp
20.72 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
53 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
989 mi
Range
569 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
989 mi
569 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
134.5 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
90.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
