The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)
€ 41,800

€ 48,000

€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
57.5
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
57.5 in
Height
56.5 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 Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
3704 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.95 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
JF
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
235 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
235 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
260 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
260 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
15.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.16 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.76 lb/hp
17.16 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
26 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
473 mi
Range
577 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
473 mi
577 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
141.9 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
174.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












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