The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (11 - 12) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 22,500
€ 29,100
€ 22,500
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 Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
56.9
69.6
77.5
57.3
72
79.9
69.6 in
Width
72 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.9 in
Height
57.3 in
101.4
179.9
110
190.7
179.9 in
Length
190.7 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.66 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
1Z
Generation
TF
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 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
150 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
136 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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19.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
19.84 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
495 mi
Range
572 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
495 mi
572 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
