The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (11 - 12)

€ 31,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 22,500
 Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (11 - 12) Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
72
79.9
56.9
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (11 - 12)
69.6
77.5
72 in
Width
69.6 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.3 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
110
190.7
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (11 - 12)
101.4
179.9
190.7 in
Length
179.9 in
110 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
3486 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
509 lb
14.6 %
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (11 - 12)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
TF
Generation
1Z
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 1.8 TSI
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
150 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.84 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.01 lb/hp
19.84 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
34 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
495 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
495 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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).
130.7 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft