The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 30,600
 Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16)
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 TDI (13 - 16)
105.5
184.4
191.1 in
Length
184.4 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3278 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4361 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
646 lb
16.46 %
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
JF
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.11 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
18.11 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
51 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
675 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
675 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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).
94.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft