Spec Sizes

Kia Optima vs Audi S4 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Audi S4

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 S4 width72.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi S4 is 9.2 in shorter (185.9 in vs 176.7 in)
  • Width: Kia Optima is 1.2 in narrower (71.5 in vs 72.7 in)
  • Height: Kia Optima is 0.2 in taller (55.5 in vs 55.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi S4 is 475 lb heavier (3,174 lb vs 3,649 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Audi S4 is 475 lb heavier (3,174 lb vs 3,649 lb)
  2. Length: Audi S4 is 9.2 in shorter (185.9 in vs 176.7 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.6 in)
  4. Width: Kia Optima is 1.2 in narrower (71.5 in vs 72.7 in)
  5. Height: Kia Optima is 0.2 in taller (55.5 in vs 55.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S4 — Audi S4 is shorter by 9.2 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Audi S4
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 1.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi S4 — Based on length × width (Audi S4)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia OptimaAudi S4Difference
Length185.9 in176.7 in9.2 in
Width71.5 in72.7 in1.2 in
Height55.5 in55.3 in0.2 in
Wheelbase106.3 in102.6 in3.7 in
Curb weight3,174 lb3,649 lb475 lb

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