The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 25,100

€ 26,800

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 7.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC.
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
57.7
73.2
83.5
57.4
71.4
79.4
73.2 in
Width
71.4 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.7 in
Height
57.4 in
110.4
191.1
105.7
183.9
191.1 in
Length
183.9 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3128 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4171 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.26 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
JF
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 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 hp
108 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
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 G-TEC
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.95 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
43 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
40 mpg
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
588 mi
Range
565 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
565 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
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).
104.1 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
140.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft