The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 25,000
€ 38,300
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider 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
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
185.1
190.7 in
Length
185.1 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
9.21 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
TF
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
CLAB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
201 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
18.1 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
37 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
621 mi
Range
767 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
767 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 5
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
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
