The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (11 - 12)
€ 40,900

€ 22,500

€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 28.6 cm longer, 9.1 cm wider and 1.5 cm taller than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
1460
1860
2120
1445
1769
1969
1860 mm
Width
1769 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1969 mm
1460 mm
Height
1445 mm
2805
4855
2575
4569
4855 mm
Length
4569 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2575 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
1655 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg

Weight Difference:
305 kg
18.43 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
JF
Generation
1Z
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
150 bhp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 bhp
150 bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
350 NM
250 NM
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
6.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
6.84 kg/bhp
9 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
34 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
531 mi
Range
495 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
495 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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).
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).
130.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
191 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
560 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1420 L