Kia Optima 2018 vs Skoda Superb 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 134 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Kia Optima engine produces 14 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.2 | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1550 km in combined cycle | 1570 km in combined cycle | |
| 1700 km on highway | 1690 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 147 mm (5.8 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. | |||
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 | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.2 metres less than that of the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`070 kg | 2`103 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`590 kg | 1`455 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 480 kg | 648 kg | |
| Kia Optima load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 35 procentiem less than Skoda Superb. Therefore, Skoda Superb is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 21 600 | |
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