The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec 4x4 DSG (14 - 16) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 28,600

€ 40,500

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
57.5
71.4
79.4
57.7
73.2
83.5
71.4 in
Width
73.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.5 in
Height
57.7 in
105.5
183.4
110.4
191.1
183.4 in
Length
191.1 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4273 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
776 lb
19.77 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
178 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
207 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
142 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
17.69 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
37 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30 mpg
city
No data
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
2136 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
534 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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).
30.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
121.2 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft










44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data