The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13)
€ 29,100
€ 30,000
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 10.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia RS.
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia RS
57.3
72
79.9
57
69.6
77.5
72 in
Width
69.6 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.3 in
Height
57 in
110
190.7
101.5
180.2
190.7 in
Length
180.2 in
110 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia RS
3331 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.69 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia RS
TF
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
197 hp
Skoda Octavia RS
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia RS
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS
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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.28 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.44 lb/hp
16.28 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
38 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
572 mi
Range
444 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
444 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
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).
145.8 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
145.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia RS
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
