Kia Optima / Magentis (2006 – 2008) vs Škoda Superb (2006 – 2008): specs compared
The Škoda Superb is the more powerful of the two, with up to 193 hp against 188 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 9.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 237 km/h against 220 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.8 L/100 km against 6.0 L/100 km. At 4,803 mm, the Škoda Superb is 63 mm longer than the Kia Optima / Magentis.
| Specification |
Kia
Optima / Magentis
2006 – 2008
|
Škoda
Superb
2006 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Czech Republic |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2008 | 2006 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 9 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 140 – 188 hp | 105 – 193 hp |
| Torque | 188 – 305 Nm | 172 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.1 – 10.4 s | 8.0 – 12.3 s |
| Top speed | 201 – 220 km/h | 192 – 237 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.0 – 9.2 L/100 km | 5.8 – 10.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,735 – 4,740 mm | 4,803 mm |
| Width | 1,801 – 1,806 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,804 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,383 – 1,500 kg | 1,387 – 1,579 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.