Compare Kia Optima 3 vs Skoda Superb 3 facelift vs Kia Forte 3

Variants
2.0
2.0 AT
2.0T AT
2.4
2.4 AT
2.4 GDI 194hp AT
2.4 GDI 201hp AT
1.5 TSI
1.5 TSI DSG
1.6 TDI DSG
2.0 TDI 122 DSG
2.0 TDI 150
2.0 TDI 150 DSG
2.0 TDI 190 AWD DSG
2.0 TDI 190 DSG
2.0 TDI 200 AWD DSG
2.0 TDI 200 DSG
2.0 TSI 190 DSG
2.0 TSI 272 AWD DSG
2.0 TSI 280 AWD DSG
1.4 TSI PHEV
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
436 L / 15.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.8 L / 7.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.6 L / 4.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
13.8 deg
14.7 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
19.5 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.1 m / 36.4 ft
10.6 m / 34.8 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
13.0 kWh (gross)
12.9 kWh (gross)
Body Style
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1455 mm / 57.3 in
Size | Length
4845 mm / 190.7 in
4869 mm / 191.7 in
Size | Width
1830 mm / 72.0 in
1864 mm / 73.4 in | 2031 mm / 80.0 in (mirror unfolded)
Wheelbase
2795 mm / 110.0 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.285
Towing Capacity
650 kg / 1433 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
China VI
Engine | Bore
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Stroke
97.0 mm / 3.8 in
Transmission | Gears
6-speed

Reviews

Neofiliac score
44%
42%
40%
Pros
  • Much improved exterior styling
  • Upgraded transmissions
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
  • Down to very low 1.4L/100km fuel consumption (PHEV)
  • High cargo capacity
  • Good on fuel economy
Cons
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • PHEV nonsense
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Basic suspension setup

Price

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