The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 27,400

€ 29,600

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT is 6.1 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Optima 2.0
57.9
72
78.9
57.3
72
79.9
72 in
Width
72 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.9 in
Height
57.3 in
105.7
184.6
110
190.7
184.6 in
Length
190.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Optima 2.0
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4061 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
12.25 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Optima 2.0
NX
Generation
TF
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Optima 2.0
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
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19.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
19.93 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
38 mpg
city
23 mpg
60 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
595 mi
Range
572 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
89 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 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Optima 2.0
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










44 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data