The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 19,700
€ 25,100
€ 19,700
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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.14 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
5E
Generation
JF
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 manual 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
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
89 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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34.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
34.06 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
45 mpg
city
24 mpg
67 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
758 mi
Range
588 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
758 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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
