The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 36,000

€ 40,000

€ 36,000
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 Sportswagon 1.6 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 Avant 3.0 TDI.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
57.9
73.2
83.5
56.5
71.9
80.3
73.2 in
Width
71.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
110.4
191.1
110.6
185
191.1 in
Length
185 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.39 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
JF
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
178 hp
201 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
19.44 lb/hp
18.59 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
36 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
669 mi
Range
753 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
669 mi
753 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
107 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
123.1 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft