The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 32,100

€ 27,400

€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
57.7
73.2
83.5
57.9
72
78.9
73.2 in
Width
72 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.7 in
Height
57.9 in
110.4
191.1
105.7
184.6
191.1 in
Length
184.6 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4061 lb

Weight Difference:
589 lb
16.65 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
JF
Generation
NX
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
148 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
25.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.93 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.45 lb/hp
19.93 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
53 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
city
38 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
989 mi
Range
595 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
989 mi
595 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
89 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
90.4 kWh
89 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44 cu ft