The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13)
€ 30,100

€ 28,100

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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, 3.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia RS.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS
57.7
73.2
83.5
57
69.6
77.5
73.2 in
Width
69.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.7 in
Height
57 in
110.4
191.1
101.5
180.2
191.1 in
Length
180.2 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.76 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS
JF
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 RS
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
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
197 hp
Skoda Octavia RS
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia RS
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25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.06 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.22 lb/hp
16.06 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56 mpg
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
46 mpg
city
23 mpg
64 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1036 mi
Range
455 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
455 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
142.1 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
86.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft