The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI (09 - 13)

€ 27,000
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 29,000
 Skoda Octavia RS TDI (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 10.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
72
79.9
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
72 in
Width
69.6 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.3 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
110
190.7
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI (09 - 13)
101.4
180.2
190.7 in
Length
180.2 in
110 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.65 %
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (09 - 13)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
TF
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
168 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.91 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
600 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
600 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft