Škoda Octavia (2013 – 2017) vs Kia Cerato/Forte (2013 – 2018): specs compared
The Škoda Octavia is the more powerful of the two, with up to 183 hp against 175 hp. It uses less fuel, from 3.2 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,215 kg against 1,241 kg. At 4,658 mm, the Škoda Octavia is 99 mm longer than the Kia Cerato/Forte.
| Specification |
Škoda
Octavia
2013 – 2017
|
Kia
Cerato/Forte
2013 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Czech Republic | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2017 | 2013 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 18 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 86 – 184 hp | 150 – 175 hp |
| Torque | 160 – 380 Nm | 178 – 209 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 12.2 s | — |
| Top speed | 180 – 261 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.2 – 6.7 L/100 km | 8.1 – 8.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,658 mm | 4,559 mm |
| Width | 1,814 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 – 2,685 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,215 – 1,463 kg | 1,241 – 1,287 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.