The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (17 - 18)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 27,400
 Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 7.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
105.7
183.9
191.1 in
Length
183.9 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
3924 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
981 lb
25 %
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (17 - 18)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia 1.8 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
178 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.53 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
16.53 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
536 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
536 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft