The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) vs. Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 36,000

€ 32,500

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 6.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI
57.9
73.2
83.5
60.3
71.4
79.4
73.2 in
Width
71.4 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.9 in
Height
60.3 in
110.4
191.1
105.5
184.5
191.1 in
Length
184.5 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3355 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4612 lb

Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.06 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI
JF
Generation
5E
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
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
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
178 hp
178 hp
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.85 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
19.44 lb/hp
18.85 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
36 mpg
35 mpg
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
669 mi
Range
503 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
669 mi
503 mi
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI
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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
123.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.3 cu ft












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