The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 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. The KIA Optima 2.0 is 6.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI.
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
57.3
72
79.9
57.5
71.4
79.4
72 in
Width
71.4 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.5 in
110
190.7
105.7
183.9
190.7 in
Length
183.9 in
110 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
3303 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.87 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
TF
Generation
5E
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
178 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.53 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
16.53 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
536 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
536 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
