The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 230 (17 - 18)
€ 32,100

€ 31,300

€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia RS 230.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
57.7
73.2
83.5
57
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 in
110.4
191.1
105.5
184.6
191.1 in
Length
184.6 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4160 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.53 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
227 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia RS 230
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25.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.45 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
53 mpg
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
46 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
989 mi
Range
478 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
989 mi
478 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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).
123.1 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
90.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft