2007 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Kia Opirus

To start off, both 2007 Audi A8 and 2007 Kia Opirus were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Opirus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A8 (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Kia Opirus. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Opirus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Opirus weights approximately 67 kg more than 2007 Audi A8.

Because 2007 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Opirus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi A8 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Opirus. (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Opirus.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Audi A8 2007 Kia Opirus
Make Audi Kia
Model A8 Opirus
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2967 cc 3495 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 230 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 298 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 238 km/hour 220 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.9 seconds 9.2 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 1897 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 3080 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 11.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 70 L