The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 19)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 26,200
 Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 19) Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI is 7.3 inches longer and 1.8 inches wider.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 19)
71.4
79.4
73.2 in
Width
71.4 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 19)
105.7
183.9
191.1 in
Length
183.9 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
3649 lb
Curb Weight
2833 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
816 lb
22.36 %
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 19)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
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 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
148 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.14 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
19.14 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
634 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
634 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
92.9 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft