The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (09 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 22,200

€ 40,900

€ 22,200
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 Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 28.6 cm shorter, 9.1 cm narrower and 1.5 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1445
1769
1969
1460
1860
2120
1769 mm
Width
1860 mm
1969 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1445 mm
Height
1460 mm
2575
4569
2805
4855
4569 mm
Length
4855 mm
2575 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1655 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2120 kg

Weight Difference:
275 kg
16.62 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1Z
Generation
JF
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
158 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
242 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
250 NM
350 NM
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
8.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.84 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
8.73 kg/bhp
6.84 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
41 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
495 mi
Range
531 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
495 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
191 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
510 L










1420 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data