Kia Optima vs Audi A4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Audi A4
- Length191.1 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,230 lb – 3,558 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Audi A4 width72.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A4 is 3.6 in shorter (191.1 in vs 187.5 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 0.5 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.7 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 1.5 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 111.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Optima has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.2 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 277 lb heavier (3,394 lb vs 3,671 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 277 lb heavier (3,394 lb vs 3,671 lb)
- Height: Kia Optima is 1.5 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Optima has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.2 in)
- Length: Audi A4 is 3.6 in shorter (191.1 in vs 187.5 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 0.5 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A4 — Audi A4 is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Audi A4
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceKia Optima — Kia Optima has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A4 — Based on length × width (Audi A4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | Audi A4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.1 in | 187.5 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 72.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 111.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,394 lb | 3,671 lb | 277 lb |
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