The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec (15 - 16) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 18,700

€ 25,100

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0
57.5
71.4
79.4
57.7
73.2
83.5
71.4 in
Width
73.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.5 in
Height
57.7 in
105
183.4
110.4
191.1
183.4 in
Length
191.1 in
105 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0
2712 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
661 lb
19.6 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec
108 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec
129 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
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25.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec
25.11 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec
49 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
647 mi
Range
588 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec
647 mi
588 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).
140.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec
90.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data