The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)

€ 23,400
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC
€ 36,000
 KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI.
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
57.6
Blueprint Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
71.4
79.4
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
73.2
83.5
71.4 in
Width
73.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.6 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
105.7
183.7
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
110.4
191.1
183.7 in
Length
191.1 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
340 lb
9.82 %
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)

General

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
5E
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC
108 hp
178 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC
148 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI

Performance

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC
28.91 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
13.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC
7 MPGe
36 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
17 lb
city
29 mpg
11 lb
highway
43 mpg
33 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
252 mi
Range
669 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC
252 mi
669 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
27.2 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).
123.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC
27.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.4 TSI G-TEC
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
45.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft