Audi A4 vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Audi A4 · Kia Optima

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length185.2 in
  • Height56.2 in – 56.5 in
  • Wheelbase110.6 in
  • Curb weight3,505 lb – 3,814 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.9 in
  • Kia Optima width71.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi A4 is 3.8 in shorter (185.2 in vs 189.0 in)
  • Width: Kia Optima is 0.8 in narrower (71.9 in vs 71.1 in)
  • Height: Kia Optima is 1.9 in taller (56.4 in vs 58.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 107.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi A4 is 434 lb heavier (3,660 lb vs 3,226 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Audi A4 is 434 lb heavier (3,660 lb vs 3,226 lb)
  2. Height: Kia Optima is 1.9 in taller (56.4 in vs 58.3 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 107.1 in)
  4. Length: Audi A4 is 3.8 in shorter (185.2 in vs 189.0 in)
  5. Width: Kia Optima is 0.8 in narrower (71.9 in vs 71.1 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecAudi A4Kia OptimaDifference
Length185.2 in189.0 in3.8 in
Width71.9 in71.1 in0.8 in
Height56.4 in58.3 in1.9 in
Wheelbase110.6 in107.1 in3.5 in
Curb weight3,660 lb3,226 lb434 lb

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