The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 27,000
€ 29,200
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is 6.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
57.3
72
79.9
57.4
71.4
79.4
72 in
Width
71.4 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.4 in
110
190.7
105.5
183.9
190.7 in
Length
183.9 in
110 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4361 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.33 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
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
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
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.91 lb/hp
17.69 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
36 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
853 mi
Range
518 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
518 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).
125 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
125 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
