The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 35,300
 Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16) Skoda Octavia RS 230
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia RS 230.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia RS 230
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)
71.4
79.4
73.2 in
Width
71.4 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 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 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia RS 230
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4259 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.48 %
Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 6200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
227 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS 230

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia RS 230
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 230

▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
485 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
485 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Environmental Impact
155.3 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 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia RS 230
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft