The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) vs. Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 36,000

€ 29,400

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4286 lb

Weight Difference:
432 lb
12.48 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
JF
Generation
5E
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
178 hp
148 hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.47 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
19.44 lb/hp
20.47 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
36 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
669 mi
Range
690 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
669 mi
690 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
123.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
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