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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2012 Audi Q52011 Kia Optima
Starting MSRP
$35,600
$19,200
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4
Gas I4
MPG
20 City / 27 Hwy
24 City / 35 Hwy
Horsepower
211 hp
200 hp
Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
5 yr / 60,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2012 Audi Q52011 Kia Optima
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
258 @ 1500
186 @ 4250
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4
Gas I4
Displacement
2.0L/121
2.4L/144
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
211 @ 4300
200 @ 6300
Transmission Options
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
MPG
20 City / 27 Hwy
24 City / 35 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
9.2 qts
3.7 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2012 Audi Q52011 Kia Optima
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Steel
Spare Tire Size
Compact
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
N/A
Rear Tire Size
235/60R18
P205/60R16
Front Wheel Size
18 x 8.0 in
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
18 x 8.0 in
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy
Steel
Front Tire Size
235/60R18
P205/60R16

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2012 Audi Q52011 Kia Optima
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Not Available
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not Available
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front
5-link
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Trapezoidal-link
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2012 Audi Q52011 Kia Optima
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
3
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38 ft
36 ft

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2012 Audi Q52011 Kia Optima
Track Width, Front
64 in
63 in
Second Leg Room
37 in
35 in
Track Width, Rear
64 in
63 in
Wheelbase
111 in
110 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
55 in
Height, Overall
65 in
57 in
Front Head Room
39 in
40 in
Min Ground Clearance
8 in
5 in
Length, Overall
182 in
191 in
Trunk Volume
N/A
15 ft³
Front Hip Room
N/A
55 in
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Shoulder Room
58 in
57 in
Second Head Room
39 in
38 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
46 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
75 in
72 in
Passenger Volume
102 ft³
102 ft³
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
56 in
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Not available
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
57 ft³
Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Not available
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Not available
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Not available
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
29 ft³
Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Not available

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2012 Audi Q52011 Kia Optima
Base Curb Weight
4,090 lbs
3,206 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
4,400 lbs
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
4,400 lbs
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
440 lbs
Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
20 gal
19 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
660 lbs
Not Available lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2012 Audi Q52011 Kia Optima
Stability Control
Not available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2012 Audi Q52011 Kia Optima
Bluetooth®
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2012 Audi Q52011 Kia Optima
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
110

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2012 Audi Q52011 Kia Optima
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.6 x -TBD- in
11.8 x -TBD- in
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-wheel
4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 x -TBD- in
11.2 x -TBD- in
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr
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