The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec (13 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 20,300

€ 25,100

€ 20,300
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 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 1.4 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 1.4 TSI Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0
2769 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
3982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
604 lb
17.91 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.4 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 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
138 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
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20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
20.07 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
44 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
586 mi
Range
588 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Green tec
586 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 Green tec
100.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.4 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