The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 30,100
€ 30,900
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 TDI.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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
101.4
180.2
191.1 in
Length
180.2 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.28 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
JF
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 dual clutch 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
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
168 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.22 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56 mpg
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
46 mpg
city
30 mpg
64 mpg
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1036 mi
Range
570 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
570 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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).
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
86.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
