The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (11 - 13)
€ 25,000

€ 19,500

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.9 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI.
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
57.3
72
79.9
56.9
69.6
77.5
72 in
Width
69.6 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.3 in
Height
56.9 in
110
190.7
101.4
179.9
190.7 in
Length
179.9 in
110 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
3298 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.76 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
TF
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
104 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.23 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
56 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
56 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
46 mpg
42 mpg
highway
65 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
814 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
814 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft