The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19)
€ 30,000

€ 37,300

€ 30,000
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 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 TDI.
KIA Optima Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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 TDI
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4504 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
6.69 %

General
KIA Optima Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
TF
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
45 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
748 mi
Range
657 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
657 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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).
107 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
107 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft