The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19)
€ 40,500

€ 37,700

€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
57.7
73.2
83.5
57.4
71.4
79.4
73.2 in
Width
71.4 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.7 in
Height
57.4 in
110.4
191.1
105.5
183.9
191.1 in
Length
183.9 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4469 lb

Weight Difference:
580 lb
14.78 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
JF
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.48 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
18.48 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
46 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
No data
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
2136 mi
Range
670 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
670 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 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).
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
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