The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 20,600
€ 25,100
€ 20,600
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 1.4 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.3 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
56.9
69.6
77.5
57.7
73.2
83.5
69.6 in
Width
73.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.9 in
Height
57.7 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 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.42 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
1Z
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 1.4 TSI
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
120 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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24.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
24.62 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
47 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
542 mi
Range
588 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
542 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
