The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 25,100
€ 22,300
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 11.3 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI.
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
57.7
73.2
83.5
56.9
69.6
77.5
73.2 in
Width
69.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.7 in
Height
56.9 in
110.4
191.1
101.4
179.9
191.1 in
Length
179.9 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.12 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
JF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 hp
120 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.95 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
40 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
588 mi
Range
542 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
542 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
119.4 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
140.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft
