Kia Stinger 2017 vs Skoda Octavia 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Kia Stinger is more dynamic to drive. Kia Stinger engine produces 95 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Kia Stinger reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
| The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Stinger consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Stinger could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Stinger consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Skoda Octavia) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Kia Stinger) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.46 m | |
| Kia Stinger is larger, but lower. Kia Stinger is 17 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 6 cm wider, while the height of Kia Stinger is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 406 litres | 590 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down | 1114 litres | 1580 litres | |
| Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Stinger has 184 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. This could mean that the Kia Stinger uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 466 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Stinger is 0.1 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 1`855 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Skoda Octavia is better rated in child safety tests. The Kia Stinger scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 8000 | |
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