The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI (17 - 18)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 32,300
 Skoda Octavia RS TDI (17 - 18) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 16.6 cm longer, 4.6 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
1460
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
1860
2120
1448
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI (17 - 18)
1814
2017
1860 mm
Width
1814 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2017 mm
1460 mm
Height
1448 mm
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
2805
4855
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI (17 - 18)
2680
4689
4855 mm
Length
4689 mm
2805 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
1655 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1912 kg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
210 kg
12.69 %
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (17 - 18)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
JF
Generation
5E
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 bhp
181 bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
350 NM
380 NM
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

▶ REPLAY
6.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.98 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
6.84 kg/bhp
7.98 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
63 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
34 mpg
63 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
24 mpg
city
53 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
690 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
690 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
191 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
467 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
590 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1580 L