Skoda Superb 2019 vs Kia Optima 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 134 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 16 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 4.5 | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Superb consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1690 km in combined cycle | 1550 km in combined cycle | |
| 1830 km on highway | 1700 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 147 mm (5.8 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. | |||
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 | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Skoda Superb has 115 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`128 kg | 2`070 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`480 kg | 1`590 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 648 kg | 480 kg | |
| Skoda Superb load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem more than Kia Optima. Therefore, Skoda Superb is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 21 600 | 13 000 | |
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