The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 29,200
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 29,200
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 7.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18)
71.4
79.4
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
71.4 in
Width
73.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18)
105.5
183.9
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
183.9 in
Length
191.1 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4361 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.7 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
5E
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
178 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
17.69 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
41 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
531 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
518 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data