The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 25,100
€ 29,200
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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
105.5
183.9
191.1 in
Length
183.9 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4361 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.67 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
JF
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 hp
178 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 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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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.95 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
40 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
588 mi
Range
518 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
518 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 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).
125 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
140.2 kWh
125 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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
