The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 25,100
€ 33,100
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 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 2.0
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 2.0
Skoda Octavia RS 230
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4204 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.87 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia RS 230
JF
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 hp
227 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia RS 230
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.99 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.95 lb/hp
13.99 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
588 mi
Range
478 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
478 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 2.0
140.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia RS 230
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
