The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 19,700

€ 40,500

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
893 lb
22.76 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
89 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
116 mph
Maximum Speed
119 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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
34.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
34.06 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
45 mpg
city
No data
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
2136 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
758 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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).
30.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft










44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data