Spec Sizes

Kia Optima vs Audi A4 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Audi A4

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

Side view
  • Length185.9 in
  • Height55.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,157 lb – 3,190 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.5 in
  • Audi A4 width68.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi A4 is 8.6 in shorter (185.9 in vs 177.3 in)
  • Width: Audi A4 is 3.3 in narrower (71.5 in vs 68.2 in)
  • Height: Audi A4 is 0.8 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi A4 is 73 lb heavier (3,174 lb vs 3,246 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Width: Audi A4 is 3.3 in narrower (71.5 in vs 68.2 in)
  2. Length: Audi A4 is 8.6 in shorter (185.9 in vs 177.3 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.8 in)
  4. Curb weight: Audi A4 is 73 lb heavier (3,174 lb vs 3,246 lb)
  5. Height: Audi A4 is 0.8 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A4 — Audi A4 is shorter by 8.6 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Audi A4
  • Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 3.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi A4 — Based on length × width (Audi A4)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia OptimaAudi A4Difference
Length185.9 in177.3 in8.6 in
Width71.5 in68.2 in3.3 in
Height55.5 in56.3 in0.8 in
Wheelbase106.3 in102.8 in3.5 in
Curb weight3,174 lb3,246 lb73 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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