Kia Optima 2005 vs Audi S8 2006
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Kia Optima is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Audi S8 is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Kia Optima is available with front wheel drive, while Audi S8 can be equipped with four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.7 (petrol, diesel) | 5.2 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Kia Optima is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 - 188 HP | 450 HP | |
| Torque: | 189 - 305 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 - 11.7 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
| In general, Audi S8 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Kia Optima. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 - 9.2 | 13.0 | |
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Kia Optima petrol engines consumes on average 4.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Audi S8. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
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Kia Optima is smaller, but higher. Kia Optima is 33 cm shorter than the Audi S8, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Optima is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 496 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi S8. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`013 kg | ~ 2`540 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`475 kg | ~ 1`940 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 538 kg | ~ 600 kg | |
| Kia Optima load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than Audi S8. Therefore, Audi S8 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | no data | 12 000 | |
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