The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 22,700

€ 40,900

€ 22,700
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 TSI G-TEC is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
57.4
71.4
79.4
57.5
73.2
83.5
71.4 in
Width
73.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
105.7
183.9
110.4
191.1
183.9 in
Length
191.1 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4140 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
575 lb
15.76 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
5E
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
108 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
28.45 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
13.1 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
29 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
7 MPGe
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
17 lb
city
20 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
39 mpg
33 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
252 mi
Range
531 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
252 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
27.2 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).
155.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
27.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data