The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (11 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 22,500
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.9 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
57.3
72
79.9
56.9
69.6
77.5
72 in
Width
69.6 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.3 in
Height
56.9 in
110
190.7
101.4
179.9
190.7 in
Length
179.9 in
110 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
3437 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
461 lb
13.41 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
TF
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
150 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.84 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.65 lb/hp
19.84 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
34 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
52 mpg
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
853 mi
Range
495 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
495 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
130.7 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft
