Compare Kia Optima vs Skoda Octavia 4 vs Kia Forte 3

Variants
1.6 T-GDI AWD
1.6T-GDI
2.0
2.0 Hybrid
2.0 LPI
2.5 T-GDI DCT
1.0 TSI
1.0 TSI DSG
1.5 TGI
1.5 TGI DSG
1.5 TSI
1.5 TSI DSG
2.0 TDI 116
2.0 TDI 116 DSG
2.0 TDI 150
2.0 TDI 150 AWD DSG
2.0 TDI 150 DSG
2.0 TDI 200 AWD DSG
2.0 TSI 190 AWD DSG
1.4 TSI PHEV
RS
1.4 T-GDI DCT
1.5 CVT
1.6 CVT
1.6 GDI DCT
1.6 PHEV
2.0
2.0 CVT
GT 1.6 T-GDI
GT 1.6 T-GDI DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
453 L / 16.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
14.3 deg
14.7 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
12.8 deg
19.5 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
10.6 m / 34.8 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
1.8 kWh (gross)
13.0 kWh (gross)
12.9 kWh (gross)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
135 mm / 5.3 in
143 mm / 5.6 in
Size | Height
1445 mm / 56.9 in
Size | Width
1829 mm / 72.0 in | 2003 mm / 78.9 in (mirror unfolded)
Wheelbase
2850 mm / 112.2 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.27

Powertrain

Emission Standard
ULEV 70 - LEV III
China VI
Engine | Bore
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Engine | Stroke
97.0 mm / 3.8 in

Production

Availability
2020
Made In
South Korea, USA

Reviews

Neofiliac score
69%
37%
40%
Pros
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Handsome styling
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Excellent 0.24 drag coefficient
  • Down to very low 1.2L/100km fuel consumption (PHEV)
  • Small turning circle
  • Some towing capacity
  • Good on fuel economy
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Basic suspension setup

Price

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