The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 37,700
 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19) Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700

ⓘ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 7.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19)
71.4
79.4
73.2 in
Width
71.4 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19)
105.5
183.9
191.1 in
Length
183.9 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4469 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
8.33 %
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
JF
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.48 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
18.48 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
46 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
46 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
40 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
670 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
670 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).
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (WLTP)

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
1124 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft