The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) vs. Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS (09 - 13)
€ 36,000

€ 29,100

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.9 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
57.9
73.2
83.5
57.2
69.6
77.5
73.2 in
Width
69.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57.2 in
110.4
191.1
101.5
180.3
191.1 in
Length
180.3 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.08 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
JF
Generation
1Z
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
178 hp
197 hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
130 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.68 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
19.44 lb/hp
16.68 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
36 mpg
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
43 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
669 mi
Range
455 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
669 mi
455 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
123.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft












47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft