The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V (09 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 15,200

€ 40,900

€ 15,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 11.3 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
56.9
69.6
77.5
57.5
73.2
83.5
69.6 in
Width
73.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.9 in
Height
57.5 in
101.4
179.9
110.4
191.1
179.9 in
Length
191.1 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
2833 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
816 lb
22.36 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1Z
Generation
JF
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 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
79 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
97 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
35.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
35.86 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
34 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
42 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
488 mi
Range
531 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
488 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
155.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
132.6 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.4 16V
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data