The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) vs. Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 36,000

€ 32,400

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.1 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
57.8
72
78.9
73.2 in
Width
72 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
110.4
191.1
105.7
184.6
191.1 in
Length
184.6 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
3278 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.29 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
JF
Generation
NX
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
7-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
*DST*
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 3000 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 1700 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
138 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.15 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
19.44 lb/hp
22.15 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
64 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
36 mpg
64 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
53 mpg
43 mpg
highway
71 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
669 mi
Range
756 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
669 mi
756 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).
76.1 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
123.1 kWh
76.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (WLTP)
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
1109 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft












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