The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)
€ 29,600
€ 23,400
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.55 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
TF
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
138 hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
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20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.53 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.63 lb/hp
22.53 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
572 mi
Range
600 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
600 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
117.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
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
