The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A4 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 29,600
€ 44,900
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A4 40 TDI.
KIA Optima 2.0
Audi A4 40 TDI
57.3
72
79.9
56.2
72.7
79.6
72 in
Width
72.7 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.3 in
Height
56.2 in
110
190.7
111
187.5
190.7 in
Length
187.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Audi A4 40 TDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.14 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Audi A4 40 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Audi A4 40 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DESA, DETA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 40 TDI
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 40 TDI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Audi A4 40 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 40 TDI
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20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.57 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.63 lb/hp
19.57 lb/hp
Audi A4 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Audi A4 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A4 40 TDI
23 mpg
city
42 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
572 mi
Range
736 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
736 mi
Audi A4 40 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A4 40 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Audi A4 40 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
