The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Audi S4 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 40,900

€ 62,600

€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,600
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Audi S4 TDI.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Audi S4 TDI
57.5
73.2
83.5
55.3
72.7
79.6
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.5 in
Height
55.3 in
110.4
191.1
111.2
187.8
191.1 in
Length
187.8 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Audi S4 TDI
3649 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.02 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Audi S4 TDI
JF
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Audi S4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
342 hp
at 3850 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
342 hp
Audi S4 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi S4 TDI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Audi S4 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S4 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.99 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
11.99 lb/hp
Audi S4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Audi S4 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
38 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
38 mpg
Audi S4 TDI
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
531 mi
Range
581 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
581 mi
Audi S4 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).
127.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi S4 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Audi S4 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data