Kia Optima 2010 vs Skoda Superb 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia Optima) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Skoda Superb) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 231 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Kia Optima is more dynamic to drive. Kia Optima engine produces 40 HP more power than Skoda Superb, but torque is 89 NM less than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 5.9 | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
| Kia Optima 2010 2.4 engine: Generally reliable and easy to maintain engine, with spare parts available. The engine is not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Although the manufacturer does not specify a chain change interval, it ... More about Kia Optima 2010 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Optima and Skoda Superb are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 436 litres | 565 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Kia Optima has 129 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.6 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: | 1`980 kg | 2`117 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`436 kg | 1`609 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 544 kg | 508 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 7200 | |
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