The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18)

€ 32,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 29,200
 Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18) Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

ⓘ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 7.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
57.4
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18)
71.4
79.4
73.2 in
Width
71.4 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.7 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18)
105.5
183.9
191.1 in
Length
183.9 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4361 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.02 %
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
JF
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
178 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.45 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
53 mpg
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
46 mpg
city
29 mpg
57 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
989 mi
Range
518 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
989 mi
518 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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).
125 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
90.4 kWh
125 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft