The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec 4x4 DSG (14 - 16) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 28,600

€ 29,100

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec is 7.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
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
105.5
183.4
110
190.7
183.4 in
Length
190.7 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
4273 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.49 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0
5E
Generation
TF
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 Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
178 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
207 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0
142 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
17.69 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
37 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
534 mi
Range
572 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
534 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
121.2 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data