The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec 4x4 DSG (14 - 16)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 28,600
 Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec 4x4 DSG (14 - 16) Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI Green tec
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
57.5
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec 4x4 DSG (14 - 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 1.8 TSI Green tec 4x4 DSG (14 - 16)
105.5
183.4
191.1 in
Length
183.4 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4273 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.7 %
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec 4x4 DSG (14 - 16)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
JF
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
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
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
178 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
534 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
534 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 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).
121.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft