The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 23,900

€ 30,000

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 Hybrid.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Hybrid
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 Hybrid
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
578 lb
15.77 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Hybrid
1Z
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
158 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Hybrid
139 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid
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19.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
19.53 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
503 mi
Range
748 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
503 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
102.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Hybrid
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft









40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data