The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 29,200

€ 25,100

€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 18.5 cm shorter, 4.6 cm narrower and 0.6 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
1459
1814
2017
1465
1860
2120
1814 mm
Width
1860 mm
2017 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1459 mm
Height
1465 mm
2680
4670
2805
4855
4670 mm
Length
4855 mm
2680 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
1428 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1978 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
102 kg
6.67 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
5E
Generation
JF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch 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)
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
178 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
178 bhp
161 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
280 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
280 NM
196 NM
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima 2.0
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8.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
8.02 kg/bhp
9.5 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
43 mpg
38 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
518 mi
Range
588 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
518 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
125 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).
140.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
510 L










1580 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data