Skoda Superb 2019 vs Kia Optima 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 134 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 56 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Superb could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 1590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1490 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1180 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Optima 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
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`295 kg | 2`080 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`590 kg | 1`605 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 705 kg | 475 kg | |
| Skoda Superb load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 33 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 (€): | 22 000 | 13 000 | |
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