The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Audi A4 1.8 TFSI (12 - 15)
€ 40,500

€ 33,200

€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A4 1.8 TFSI.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
57.7
73.2
83.5
56.2
71.9
80.3
73.2 in
Width
71.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.7 in
Height
56.2 in
110.4
191.1
110.6
185.1
191.1 in
Length
185.1 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.44 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
JF
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJEB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
2136 mi
Range
711 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
711 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
104.1 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data