The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)
€ 40,500

€ 46,300

€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300
ⓘ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 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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
185.2
191.1 in
Length
185.2 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.38 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
JF
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.79 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
16.79 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
2136 mi
Range
593 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
593 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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).
137.9 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
137.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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