The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec 4x4 DSG (14 - 16)
€ 27,000

€ 28,600

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is 7.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
57.3
72
79.9
57.5
71.4
79.4
72 in
Width
71.4 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.5 in
110
190.7
105.5
183.4
190.7 in
Length
183.4 in
110 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
3437 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4273 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.41 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
TF
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
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
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
178 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
126 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.65 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
853 mi
Range
534 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
534 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
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).
121.2 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Green tec
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft