The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 16)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 25,600
 Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 16) Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 7.7 inches longer and 1.8 inches wider.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 16)
105
183.4
191.1 in
Length
183.4 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
105 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
3649 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
739 lb
20.25 %
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 16)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
JF
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI Green tec
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
108 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
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 1.6 TDI Green tec

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
149 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec

▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
64 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
64 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
20 mpg
city
57 mpg
39 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
839 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
839 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
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).
76.1 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
76.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
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