Kia Optima 2018 vs Skoda Superb 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 178 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Kia Optima is more dynamic to drive. Kia Optima engine produces 28 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Optima consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Optima consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | 150 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 2019 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 250'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Skoda Superb engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Optima might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Superb engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Skoda Superb 2019 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Skoda Superb 2019 1.5 engine | |||
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: | 450 litres | 625 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1760 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Kia Optima has 175 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.2 metres less than that of the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`050 kg | 2`043 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`490 kg | 1`395 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 560 kg | 648 kg | |
| Kia Optima load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem less than Skoda Superb. Therefore, Skoda Superb is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 22 000 | |
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