Kia Optima 2018 vs Skoda Superb 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 178 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 8.1 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 55 NM less than Skoda Superb. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Optima consumes 2.1 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Optima consumes 0.6 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 | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km with real consumption | 820 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Optima and Skoda Superb are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | no data | |
| 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`030 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 17 400 | |
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