The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 30,900
 Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 10.9 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
73.2 in
Width
69.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 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 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.4
180.2
191.1 in
Length
180.2 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.98 %
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
JF
Generation
1Z
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
168 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Performance

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

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
570 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
570 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).
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft