The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 41,800

€ 35,800

€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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
184.4
191.1 in
Length
184.4 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3466 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4548 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.43 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.15 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.31 lb/hp
19.15 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
47 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
531 mi
Range
684 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
684 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
102.8 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
102.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.3 cu ft












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