Kia Optima 2018 vs Skoda Superb 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 188 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 241 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 2 HP less power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 79 NM less than Skoda Superb. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.2 | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1370 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Optima is 1 cm shorter than the Skoda Superb, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Optima is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 625 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Kia Optima has 115 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.8 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: | 2`050 kg | 2`098 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`465 kg | 1`513 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 585 kg | 585 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 22 000 | |
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