Kia Optima 2016 vs Skoda Superb 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 9 HP less power than Skoda Superb, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Optima consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Optima consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1520 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 1060 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 149 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Superb can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Skoda Superb version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of Skoda Superb 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Optima and Skoda Superb are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 553 litres | 660 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1686 litres | 1950 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Kia Optima has 107 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Superb (by 264 litres). | |||
| 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`150 kg | 2`085 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`560 kg | 1`445 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 590 kg | 640 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 12 200 | |
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