The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (17 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)
€ 25,600
€ 25,000
€ 25,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
57.5
71.4
79.4
57.3
72
79.9
71.4 in
Width
72 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.5 in
Height
57.3 in
105.7
183.9
110
190.7
183.9 in
Length
190.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3298 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.76 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
5E
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 manual 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)
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
178 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
16.35 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
39 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
510 mi
Range
621 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
510 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
132.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
115.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
