The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 19,700

€ 29,100

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI is 7.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
57.5
71.4
79.4
57.3
72
79.9
71.4 in
Width
72 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.5 in
Height
57.3 in
105
183.4
110
190.7
183.4 in
Length
190.7 in
105 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.01 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
5E
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
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
89 hp
163 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
126 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
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34.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
34.06 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
45 mpg
city
23 mpg
67 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
758 mi
Range
572 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
758 mi
572 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data