The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 40,900
€ 40,000
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi A4 2.0 TDI.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
57.5
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
57.5 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 T-GDI
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.9 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CGLC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
175 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
21.04 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
531 mi
Range
715 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
715 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
109.1 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
