The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12)
€ 31,600

€ 16,500

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 1.6 MPI.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
57.3
72
79.9
56.9
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
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 MPI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
628 lb
17.86 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
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 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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 MPI
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 MPI
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
▶ REPLAY
26.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.24 lb/hp
28.59 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
32 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
725 mi
Range
462 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
462 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
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).
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
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