Kia Stinger 2017 vs Skoda Octavia 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.3 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 370 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Kia Stinger is more dynamic to drive. Kia Stinger engine produces 220 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 260 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): | 9.9 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Stinger consumes 5 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 750 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Stinger consumes 5.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 480 km with real consumption | 740 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 Kia Stinger engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Octavia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Octavia 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 Octavia 2017 1.4 engine: One of the most notorious issues with this engine series is excessive oil consumption caused by stuck piston rings. Another common problem is the actuator of the turbocharger’s wastegate, which is prone to ... More about Skoda Octavia 2017 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.46 m | |
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Kia Stinger is larger, but lower. Kia Stinger is 16 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 | |
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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 | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Stinger is 0.7 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Kia Stinger can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 1`819 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 9400 | |
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