The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 29,100
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 35,100
 Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
72
79.9
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
110
190.7
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)
105.5
184.4
190.7 in
Length
184.4 in
110 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3331 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4447 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.52 %
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)

General

KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
TF
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.44 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
48 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
23 mpg
city
42 mpg
39 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
697 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
697 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
100.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft