The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC (Gasoline) (14 - 16)
€ 31,100

€ 22,000

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is 7.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
57.3
72
79.9
57.5
71.4
79.4
72 in
Width
71.4 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.5 in
110
190.7
105
183.4
190.7 in
Length
183.4 in
110 in
Wheelbase
105 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4140 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.82 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
TF
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
108 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
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26.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.45 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.01 lb/hp
28.45 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
44 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
725 mi
Range
586 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
586 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
100.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI G-TEC
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft