The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 245 (17 - 19)
€ 40,500

€ 33,700

€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid 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 245.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS 245
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS 245
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4193 lb

Weight Difference:
816 lb
20.79 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS 245
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS 245
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
242 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 245
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS 245
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 245
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.85 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
12.85 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
35 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 245
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
2136 mi
Range
457 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
457 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS 245
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft