The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A4 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 29,600

€ 41,700

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘ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 3.2 FSI.
KIA Optima 2.0
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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 3.2 FSI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.87 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
TF
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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 3.2 FSI
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20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.98 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.63 lb/hp
13.98 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
572 mi
Range
485 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
485 mi
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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).
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
155.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Audi A4 3.2 FSI
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