The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
€ 29,600

€ 43,100

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF.
KIA Optima 2.0
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.59 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
TF
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.42 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.63 lb/hp
16.42 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
572 mi
Range
585 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
585 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
144 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).
139.9 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data