Kia Optima 2015 vs Skoda Superb 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia Optima) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Skoda Superb) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 188 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 241 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Kia Optima is more dynamic to drive. Kia Optima engine produces 48 HP more power than Skoda Superb, but torque is 79 NM less than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 5.9 | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Optima could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Superb gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
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Kia Optima is larger. Kia Optima is 2 cm longer than the Skoda Superb, 4 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 565 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Optima has 55 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. This could mean that the Kia Optima uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.6 metres less than that of the Skoda Superb, which means Kia Optima can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`117 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Skoda Superb scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 17 200 | |
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