The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13)
€ 30,000

€ 28,100

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Hybrid is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia RS.
KIA Optima Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS
57.3
72
79.9
57
69.6
77.5
72 in
Width
69.6 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.3 in
Height
57 in
110
190.7
101.5
180.2
190.7 in
Length
180.2 in
110 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb

Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.65 %

General
KIA Optima Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS
TF
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
197 hp
Skoda Octavia RS
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS
119 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.06 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
16.06 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
748 mi
Range
455 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
455 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
142.1 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft