Audi S4 vs Kia Optima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Audi S4 · Kia Optima
- Length186.8 in
- Height55.3 in
- Wheelbase111.2 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,858 lb
- Width72.5 in
- Kia Optima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S4 is 4.3 in shorter (186.8 in vs 191.1 in)
- Width: Audi S4 is 0.7 in narrower (72.5 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 2.4 in taller (55.3 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S4 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Optima has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S4 is 502 lb heavier (3,858 lb vs 3,357 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S4 is 502 lb heavier (3,858 lb vs 3,357 lb)
- Ground clearance: Kia Optima has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.3 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 2.4 in taller (55.3 in vs 57.7 in)
- Length: Audi S4 is 4.3 in shorter (186.8 in vs 191.1 in)
- Width: Audi S4 is 0.7 in narrower (72.5 in vs 73.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S4 — Audi S4 is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Audi S4 · garage fit for Kia Optima
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi S4 — Audi S4 is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceKia Optima — Kia Optima has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi S4 — Based on length × width (Audi S4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi S4 | Kia Optima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.8 in | 191.1 in | 4.3 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 73.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 55.3 in | 57.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 110.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 5.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,858 lb | 3,357 lb | 502 lb |
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