The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (09 - 11)
€ 40,500

€ 19,200

€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.3 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
57.7
73.2
83.5
56.9
69.6
77.5
73.2 in
Width
69.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.7 in
Height
56.9 in
110.4
191.1
101.4
179.9
191.1 in
Length
179.9 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
915 lb
23.32 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
JF
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
104 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.93 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
28.93 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
52 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
2136 mi
Range
759 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
759 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
92.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft