Audi A4 vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Audi A4 · Kia Optima
- Length185.1 in
- Height56.2 in
- Wheelbase110.6 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,516 lb – 3,627 lb
- Width71.9 in
- Kia Optima width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A4 is 5.6 in shorter (185.1 in vs 190.7 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 0.2 in narrower (71.9 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.9 in taller (56.2 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 110.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Optima has 0.4 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 219 lb heavier (3,572 lb vs 3,353 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Optima has 0.4 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 219 lb heavier (3,572 lb vs 3,353 lb)
- Length: Audi A4 is 5.6 in shorter (185.1 in vs 190.7 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 0.9 in taller (56.2 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 110.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A4 — Audi A4 is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Audi A4 · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceKia Optima — Kia Optima has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A4 — Based on length × width (Audi A4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A4 | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 190.7 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 72.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 57.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 110.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 5.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,572 lb | 3,353 lb | 219 lb |
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