The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15)
€ 32,100
€ 35,400
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 6.1 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
185.1
191.1 in
Length
185.1 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.73 %
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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
CJEB
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
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
236 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
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
25.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.45 lb/hp
20.27 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
41 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
53 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
46 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
989 mi
Range
687 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
989 mi
687 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).
108 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
90.4 kWh
108 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 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
1025 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
