The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 31,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 35,100
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
72
79.9
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
110
190.7
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)
105.5
184.4
190.7 in
Length
184.4 in
110 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4447 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
1.95 %
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
TF
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic 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
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

 REPLAY
26.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.01 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
697 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
697 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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