The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec 4x4 DSG (14 - 16) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 35,700

€ 40,900

€ 35,700
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 2.0 TDI Green tec is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
57.4
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
57.4 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
3225 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4350 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
423 lb
11.59 %

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 dual clutch 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
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
181 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
280 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
142 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 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
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17.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
17.82 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
48 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
48 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
42 mpg
city
20 mpg
53 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
697 mi
Range
531 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
697 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
155.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
100.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 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
1124 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