The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (11 - 12)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 22,500
 Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (11 - 12) Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
€ 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 11.3 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
56.9
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (11 - 12)
69.6
77.5
73.2 in
Width
69.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.5 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (11 - 12)
101.4
179.9
191.1 in
Length
179.9 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
3649 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
672 lb
18.42 %
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (11 - 12)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
JF
Generation
1Z
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
150 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 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

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.84 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
19.84 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
34 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft