The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 230 (17 - 18)
€ 31,100
€ 31,300
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia RS 230.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
57.3
72
79.9
57
71.4
79.4
72 in
Width
71.4 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57 in
110
190.7
105.5
184.6
190.7 in
Length
184.6 in
110 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4160 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.19 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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 RS 230
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
227 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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26.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.01 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
48 mpg
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
725 mi
Range
478 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
478 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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).
123.1 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
