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

€ 28,100

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
57.9
73.2
83.5
57.7
71.4
79.4
73.2 in
Width
71.4 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.7 in
110.4
191.1
105.7
183.7
191.1 in
Length
183.7 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4116 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.69 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 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
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 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 5100 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
178 hp
178 hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.78 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
19.44 lb/hp
16.78 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
36 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
669 mi
Range
536 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
669 mi
536 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 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).
109.9 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
123.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.3 cu ft












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