The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (11 - 12) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
€ 22,500

€ 25,000

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 27.6 cm shorter, 6.1 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
1445
1769
1969
1455
1830
2030
1769 mm
Width
1830 mm
1969 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1445 mm
Height
1455 mm
2575
4569
2795
4845
4569 mm
Length
4845 mm
2575 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1498 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
148 kg
9.88 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
1Z
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
150 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
150 bhp
163 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
250 NM
196 NM
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
136 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
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9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
9 kg/bhp
9.19 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
41 mpg
40 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
495 mi
Range
621 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
495 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
132.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
600 kg
Maximum Payload
502 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
505 L










1420 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data