The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 46,500
 Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 3.0 TDI
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)
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 3.0 TDI
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.69 %
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 15)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Audi A4 3.0 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 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CDUC, CKVC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
242 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.99 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
15.99 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
665 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
665 mi
Audi A4 3.0 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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Audi A4 3.0 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