Skoda Superb 2015 vs Kia Optima 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 9 HP more power than Kia Optima, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that by driving the Skoda Superb over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 1520 km in combined cycle | |
| 1600 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| 1060 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 149 mm (5.9 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 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 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Superb and Kia Optima are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 660 litres | 553 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1950 litres | 1686 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Skoda Superb has 107 litres more trunk space than the Kia Optima. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Superb (by 264 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.8 metres more than that of the Kia Optima, which means Skoda Superb can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`085 kg | 2`150 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`445 kg | 1`560 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 640 kg | 590 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 12 400 | |
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