The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 25,000
€ 27,400
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the KIA Optima 2.0 is 6.1 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
57.3
72
79.9
57.9
72
78.9
72 in
Width
72 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.3 in
Height
57.9 in
110
190.7
105.7
184.6
190.7 in
Length
184.6 in
110 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
3303 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4061 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.69 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
TF
Generation
NX
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
148 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.93 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
19.93 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
25 mpg
city
38 mpg
42 mpg
highway
60 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
621 mi
Range
595 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
595 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
89 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
89 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44 cu ft
