The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 20,800
 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 09) Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
56.9
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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 1.9 TDI
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
15.1 %
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
JF
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
104 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.78 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
29.78 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
560 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
560 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
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).
125.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft