The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI (09 - 09)
€ 25,000
€ 22,400
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
3298 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.76 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
TF
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
158 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.25 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.23 lb/hp
19.25 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
34 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
highway
42 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
488 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
488 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
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).
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft
