Audi S4 vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Audi S4 · Kia Optima
- Length180.0 in – 180.6 in
- Height54.8 in – 55.7 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in – 104.5 in
- Curb weight3,869 lb – 4,211 lb
- Width70.0 in – 70.1 in
- Kia Optima width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S4 is 6.1 in shorter (180.3 in vs 186.4 in)
- Width: Audi S4 is 1.0 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 3.0 in taller (55.3 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 107.1 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S4 is 826 lb heavier (4,040 lb vs 3,215 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S4 is 826 lb heavier (4,040 lb vs 3,215 lb)
- Height: Kia Optima is 3.0 in taller (55.3 in vs 58.3 in)
- Length: Audi S4 is 6.1 in shorter (180.3 in vs 186.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 107.1 in)
- Width: Audi S4 is 1.0 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S4 — Audi S4 is shorter by 6.1 in Check garage fit for Audi S4 · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi S4 — Audi S4 is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi S4 — Based on length × width (Audi S4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi S4 | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.3 in | 186.4 in | 6.1 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 71.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 55.3 in | 58.3 in | 3.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 107.1 in | 2.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,040 lb | 3,215 lb | 826 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.0 in – 180.6 in).
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