The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI (11 - 13)
€ 40,900

€ 24,100

€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
57.5
73.2
83.5
56.9
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
110.4
191.1
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 2.0 TDI
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.7 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 2.0 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 manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
138 hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
49 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
531 mi
Range
712 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
712 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft