The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 40,900
€ 28,700
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 7.3 inches longer and 1.8 inches wider.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
57.5
73.2
83.5
57.5
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
110.4
191.1
105.7
183.9
191.1 in
Length
183.9 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
3649 lb
Curb Weight
2981 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4193 lb
Weight Difference:
668 lb
18.31 %
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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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
*DFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
148 hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
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15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.14 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
20.14 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
52 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
45 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
531 mi
Range
690 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
690 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).
92.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 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
1213 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
