The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19)
€ 40,900

€ 37,300

€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘ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
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 TDI
1655 kg
Kerb Weight
1551 kg
2120 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2043 kg

Weight Difference:
104 kg
6.28 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
142 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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6.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.57 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
6.84 kg/bhp
8.57 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
54 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
34 mpg
54 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
24 mpg
city
47 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
531 mi
Range
657 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
657 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).
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).
107 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
107 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
191 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
492 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
590 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1580 L