The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI (09 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 22,400

€ 40,500

€ 22,400
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 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.3 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
56.9
69.6
77.5
57.7
73.2
83.5
69.6 in
Width
73.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.9 in
Height
57.7 in
101.4
179.9
110.4
191.1
179.9 in
Length
191.1 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
882 lb
22.48 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
1Z
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
158 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 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
139 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
19.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
19.25 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
34 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
25 mpg
city
No data
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
2136 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
488 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
132.6 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 1.8 TFSI
132.6 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft










40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data