The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 245 DSG (17 - 19)
€ 27,000
€ 36,200
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia RS 245.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS 245
57.3
72
79.9
57
71.4
79.4
72 in
Width
71.4 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57 in
110
190.7
105.5
184.6
190.7 in
Length
184.6 in
110 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS 245
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4259 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS 245
TF
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
242 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 245
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS 245
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS 245
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25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.35 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.91 lb/hp
13.35 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 245
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
853 mi
Range
485 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
485 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 245
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 RS 245
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS 245
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
