The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI 4x4 DSG (19 - 20)
€ 41,900

€ 43,000

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
57.9
73.2
83.5
57.2
71.4
79.4
73.2 in
Width
71.4 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.2 in
110.4
191.1
105.5
184.6
191.1 in
Length
184.6 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4623 lb

Weight Difference:
511 lb
12.77 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
JF
Generation
5E
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
4-cylinder plug-in 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.81 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
168 mpg
45 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
No data
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
2441 mi
Range
657 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2441 mi
657 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Environmental Impact
26.6 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 Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26.6 kWh
107 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
53 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.3 cu ft










44.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.3 cu ft