The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19)

€ 25,100
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 28,300
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19) Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

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 7.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI.
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19)
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 2.0 TSI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4184 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.28 %
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19)

General

KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 hp
187 hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI

 REPLAY
20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.36 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.95 lb/hp
16.36 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
40 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
40 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
526 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
526 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
140.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft