The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 16)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 26,600
 Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 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.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 DSG (13 - 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 DSG (13 - 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 1.8 TSI Green tec
3649 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4083 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
705 lb
19.32 %
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec DSG (13 - 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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-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 5100 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
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
184 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
144 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
16.53 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
16.53 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
41 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
545 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
545 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).
108 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
108 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 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
1140 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft