The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
€ 25,100
€ 21,500
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 0.2 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI.
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
57.7
73.2
83.5
57.5
71.4
79.4
73.2 in
Width
71.4 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.7 in
Height
57.5 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 1.6 TDI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.7 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
JF
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DDY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 hp
89 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.33 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.95 lb/hp
32.33 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
59 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
59 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
52 mpg
40 mpg
highway
64 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
588 mi
Range
777 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
777 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
140.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
