The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
€ 19,000
€ 25,000
€ 19,000
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 Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
56.9
69.6
77.5
57.3
72
79.9
69.6 in
Width
72 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.9 in
Height
57.3 in
101.4
179.9
110
190.7
179.9 in
Length
190.7 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.57 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
1Z
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
104 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 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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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
27.45 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
579 mi
Range
621 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI
579 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
111.8 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
111.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 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
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
