2010 Kia Optima vs. 2010 Audi A6
To start off, both 2010 Kia Optima and 2010 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A6 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2010 Kia Optima. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Optima.
Because 2010 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Optima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 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, 2010 Audi A6 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Optima. (229 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Optima | 2010 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Kia | Audi |
| Model | Optima | A6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4801 mm | 4934 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2833 mm |
