The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec 4x4 (15 - 16) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 27,600

€ 40,900

€ 27,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec is 7.7 inches shorter and 1.8 inches narrower.
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
57.5
71.4
79.4
57.5
73.2
83.5
71.4 in
Width
73.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.5 in
Height
57.5 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 2.0 TDI Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4411 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
478 lb
13.1 %

General
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
5E
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
148 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
21.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
21.42 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
51 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
43 mpg
city
20 mpg
57 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
743 mi
Range
531 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
743 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
155.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
94.6 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 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