The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 25,000

€ 51,900

€ 25,000
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 2.0 is 4.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
KIA Optima 2.0
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 2.0
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3298 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
527 lb
13.78 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
TF
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CRTC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.27 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.23 lb/hp
14.27 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
621 mi
Range
706 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
706 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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 2.0
132.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data