The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (09 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 19,200
€ 29,600
€ 19,200
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 Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
56.9
69.6
77.5
57.3
72
79.9
69.6 in
Width
72 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.9 in
Height
57.3 in
101.4
179.9
110
190.7
179.9 in
Length
190.7 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.5 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
1Z
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
104 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
60 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
759 mi
Range
572 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
759 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
