Kia Optima vs Audi S6
What's the difference?

Kia Optima

$14,670 - $22,990

2018 price

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Audi S6

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2020 price

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Summary

2018 Kia Optima

2020 Audi S6

By Matt Campbell

By Justin Hilliard

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 2.4L

Twin Turbo V6, 2.9L

Fuel Type

Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

8.3L/100km (combined)

8.4L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Very roomy
Great ownership plan
Decent price

Executive style
Improved value
Boy-racer performance

Dislikes

Removed some good stuff to lower price
Not as good looking as pre-facelift model
A bit basic inside

Not SUV practical
A touch thirsty
Substandard warranty

2018 Kia Optima Summary

There are plenty of reasons why you should still consider a mid-sized sedan like the Kia Optima. I’m sure there are… just let me think about this for a sec…

Okay, so this part of the market is dying. A decade ago, sedans like this were really popular, but now there are heaps of alternative options. Yep, people are going for mid-sized SUVs rather than mid-sized sedans like this.

But that doesn’t mean models like the just-updated 2018 Kia Optima are without their reasons for being. I’m just not sure the facelift has made it more appealing to look at…

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2020 Audi S6 Summary

Most buyers don’t care for sedans these days, but those in the premium market are still spoilt for choice, with new model after new model being launched.

The latest on offer is the new Audi S6, which once again attempts to mix executive style with boy-racer performance.

With its predecessor’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 succeeded by an engine that is 1.1 litres and two cylinders short, does it still serve up enough bang for your back?

Of course, the only way to find out is to put the new S6 sedan to test, so that’s exactly what we did. Read on.

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Deep dive comparison

2018 Kia Optima 2020 Audi S6

Verdict

If you travel long distances, want a good amount of space and don’t want to pay big bucks for a new car, then yeah, maybe there is a reason sedans like this will hang around for a while longer.

Sure, the appeal of sedans mightn’t be as strong as it once was, but models like the Kia Optima prove they still have a reason to exist.

Verdict

We adore the new S6 sedan. It looks great, feels comfortable and goes like stink all at the same time. What’s not to like?

It also helps that it is relatively good value, safe and practical by large-sedan standards, so it’s a bit of a no-brainer.

But will buyers be quick to dismiss the new S6 sedan because it’s not a more practical SUV? Time will tell, but we hope not.

Does the new Audi S6 sedan represent the best mix of executive style and boy-racer performance? Tell us what you think in the comments below.

Kia Optima vs Audi S6 What's the difference?

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Verdict

Kia Optima vs Audi S6
What's the difference?