The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI (17 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
€ 17,900

€ 25,000

€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
57.5
71.4
79.4
57.3
72
79.9
71.4 in
Width
72 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.5 in
Height
57.3 in
105.7
183.9
110
190.7
183.9 in
Length
190.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
602 lb
18.23 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
5E
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
85 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
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31.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
31.78 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
647 mi
Range
621 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
647 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
132.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
90.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data