The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V (11 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 15,700

€ 29,100

€ 15,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V 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 1.4 16V
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 1.4 16V
KIA Optima 2.0
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
564 lb
16.93 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
79 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
97 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
KIA Optima 2.0
108 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
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35.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
35.03 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
37 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
534 mi
Range
572 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
534 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
121.2 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
KIA Optima 2.0
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data