The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI (09 - 13) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)

€ 23,200
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
€ 36,000
 KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
€ 23,200
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 1.8 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.3 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI.
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
57.1
Blueprint Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
73.2
83.5
69.6 in
Width
73.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI (09 - 13)
101.4
179.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
110.4
191.1
179.9 in
Length
191.1 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.15 %
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)

General

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
1Z
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
178 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI

Performance

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
19.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
19.46 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
669 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
488 mi
669 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
123.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft