Kia Optima 2017 vs Skoda Superb 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Hybrid engines (Kia Optima) excel in urban environments with superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions during stop-and-go driving. Diesel engines (Skoda Superb), however, are more fuel-efficient on long highway trips and provide greater torque for towing and heavy loads. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 189 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 122 HP less power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 211 NM less than Skoda Superb. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.4 | 5.0 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 3.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that by driving the Kia Optima over 15,000 km in a year you can save 540 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 3920 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | 440 litres | 660 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Kia Optima has 220 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`327 | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 25 800 | |
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