The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 30,000
€ 33,100
€ 30,000
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 Hybrid is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia RS 230.
KIA Optima Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS 230
57.3
72
79.9
57
71.4
79.4
72 in
Width
71.4 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57 in
110
190.7
105.5
184.6
190.7 in
Length
184.6 in
110 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS 230
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4204 lb
Weight Difference:
489 lb
13.35 %
General
KIA Optima Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS 230
TF
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS 230
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
227 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS 230
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.99 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
13.99 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
748 mi
Range
478 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
478 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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).
123.1 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS 230
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
