Spec Sizes

Kia Optima vs Audi S4 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · Audi S4

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

Side view
  • Length185.8 in
  • Height55.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,279 lb – 3,301 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.5 in
  • Audi S4 width69.5 in – 70.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi S4 is 6.0 in shorter (185.8 in vs 179.8 in)
  • Width: Audi S4 is 1.7 in narrower (71.5 in vs 69.8 in)
  • Height: Audi S4 is 0.5 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi S4 is 668 lb heavier (3,290 lb vs 3,958 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Audi S4 is 668 lb heavier (3,290 lb vs 3,958 lb)
  2. Length: Audi S4 is 6.0 in shorter (185.8 in vs 179.8 in)
  3. Width: Audi S4 is 1.7 in narrower (71.5 in vs 69.8 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Kia Optima has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.4 in)
  5. Height: Audi S4 is 0.5 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S4 — Audi S4 is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for Audi S4
  • Narrower for tight parkingAudi S4 — Audi S4 is narrower by 1.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi S4 — Based on length × width (Audi S4)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia OptimaAudi S4Difference
Length185.8 in179.8 in6.0 in
Width71.5 in69.8 in1.7 in
Height55.5 in56.0 in0.5 in
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in1.9 in
Curb weight3,290 lb3,958 lb668 lb

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