Skoda Superb 2013 vs Kia Optima 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Skoda Superb) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Kia Optima) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 231 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Kia Optima is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 40 HP less power than Kia Optima, but torque is 89 NM more than Kia Optima. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 8.1 | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Superb consumes 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1120 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. | |||
| Kia Optima 2010 2.4 engine: Generally reliable and easy to maintain engine, with spare parts available. The engine is not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Although the manufacturer does not specify a chain change interval, it ... More about Kia Optima 2010 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Superb and Kia Optima are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 436 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Skoda Superb has 129 litres more trunk space than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.6 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`117 kg | 1`980 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`609 kg | 1`436 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 508 kg | 544 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 8400 | |
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