The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 16)
€ 29,100

€ 26,600

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The KIA Optima 2.0 is 7.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec.
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
57.3
72
79.9
57.5
71.4
79.4
72 in
Width
71.4 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.5 in
110
190.7
105
183.4
190.7 in
Length
183.4 in
110 in
Wheelbase
105 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
3331 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4083 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.65 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
TF
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
178 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
126 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.53 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.44 lb/hp
16.53 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
572 mi
Range
545 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
545 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
Environmental Impact
144 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).
108 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
108 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft