The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 245 DSG (17 - 19)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 36,200
 Skoda Octavia RS 245 DSG (17 - 19) Skoda Octavia RS 245
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200

ⓘ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
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 245 DSG (17 - 19)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 245 DSG (17 - 19)
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
3230 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4259 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
694 lb
17.69 %
Skoda Octavia RS 245 DSG (17 - 19)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 245

▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.35 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
13.35 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
37 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 245
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
485 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
485 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).
121.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 245
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

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
1030 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft