The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG (Gasoline) (09 - 13)
€ 31,600

€ 18,500

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 10.9 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
57.3
72
79.9
57.6
69.6
77.5
72 in
Width
69.6 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 in
110
190.7
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 1.6 LPG
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.61 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
101 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
122 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
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26.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.03 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.24 lb/hp
29.03 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
33 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
725 mi
Range
475 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
475 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
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).
136.5 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft