The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 29,100

€ 33,100

€ 29,100
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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia RS 230.
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia RS 230
57.3
72
79.9
57
71.4
79.4
72 in
Width
71.4 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57 in
110
190.7
105.5
184.6
190.7 in
Length
184.6 in
110 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia RS 230
3331 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4204 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.71 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia RS 230
TF
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic 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
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 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
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 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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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.99 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.44 lb/hp
13.99 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
572 mi
Range
478 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
478 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Environmental Impact
144 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
144 kWh
123.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 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
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft