The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 22,900
€ 40,900
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI is 7.3 inches shorter and 1.8 inches narrower.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
57.5
71.4
79.4
57.5
73.2
83.5
71.4 in
Width
73.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.5 in
Height
57.5 in
105.7
183.9
110.4
191.1
183.9 in
Length
191.1 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
772 lb
21.16 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
113 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
25.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
25.46 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
52 mpg
city
20 mpg
64 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
777 mi
Range
531 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
777 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
155.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
