Skoda Superb 2019 vs Kia Optima 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 178 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Kia Optima is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 28 HP less power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Kia Optima. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 2.4 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 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1490 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 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 2019 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 250'000 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 Skoda Superb engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Optima might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Skoda Superb 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 Superb 2019 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Skoda Superb 2019 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Superb is 1 cm longer than the Kia Optima, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Superb is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 625 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1760 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Skoda Superb has 175 litres more trunk space than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.2 metres more than that of the Kia Optima. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`028 kg | 2`050 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`380 kg | 1`490 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 648 kg | 560 kg | |
| Skoda Superb load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Kia Optima. Therefore, Skoda Superb is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 600 | 13 000 | |
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