The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 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 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
73.2
83.5
57.5
71.4
79.4
73.2 in
Width
71.4 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.7 in
Height
57.5 in
110.4
191.1
105.7
183.9
191.1 in
Length
183.9 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.82 %
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
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-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 5100 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
178 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.53 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.45 lb/hp
16.53 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
41 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
53 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
46 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
989 mi
Range
536 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
989 mi
536 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).
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).
109.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
90.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 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
1124 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
