The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) vs. Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI 4x4 (09 - 12)
€ 36,000

€ 27,800

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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. The KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI is 10.8 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI
57.9
73.2
83.5
60.4
70.2
78.1
73.2 in
Width
70.2 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.9 in
Height
60.4 in
110.4
191.1
101.5
180.4
191.1 in
Length
180.4 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.64 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI
JF
Generation
1Z
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
178 hp
158 hp
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.77 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
19.44 lb/hp
21.77 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
36 mpg
30 mpg
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
43 mpg
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
669 mi
Range
438 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
669 mi
438 mi
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
147.7 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
123.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft












47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft