The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 40,900

€ 33,100

€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 16.6 cm longer, 4.6 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the Skoda Octavia RS 230.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia RS 230
1460
1860
2120
1448
1814
2017
1860 mm
Width
1814 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2017 mm
1460 mm
Height
1448 mm
2805
4855
2680
4689
4855 mm
Length
4689 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia RS 230
1655 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1907 kg

Weight Difference:
215 kg
12.99 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia RS 230
JF
Generation
5E
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 bhp
227 bhp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
350 NM
350 NM
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
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 230
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6.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.34 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
6.84 kg/bhp
6.34 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
34 mpg
43 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
531 mi
Range
478 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
478 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).
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).
123.1 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
191 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia RS 230
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
467 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
590 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1580 L