The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 29,600
€ 23,900
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 10.9 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI.
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
57.3
72
79.9
56.9
69.6
77.5
72 in
Width
69.6 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.3 in
Height
56.9 in
110
190.7
101.4
179.9
190.7 in
Length
179.9 in
110 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.21 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
TF
Generation
1Z
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
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
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
158 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.53 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.63 lb/hp
19.53 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
35 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
572 mi
Range
503 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
503 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
128.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft
