The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI 4x4 (09 - 12) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Automatic (17 - 19)
€ 27,800

€ 27,500

€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 Scout 1.8 TFSI is 10.8 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0.
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
60.4
70.2
78.1
57.9
73.2
83.5
70.2 in
Width
73.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
60.4 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
180.4
110.4
191.1
180.4 in
Length
191.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.64 %

General
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
1Z
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Scout 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 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
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Performance
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
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21.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI
21.77 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI
30 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
438 mi
Range
572 mi
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI
438 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI
147.7 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft