The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI Tiptronic (09 - 10) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 18,200

€ 31,100

€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.9
69.6
77.5
57.3
72
79.9
69.6 in
Width
72 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.9 in
Height
57.3 in
101.4
179.9
110
190.7
179.9 in
Length
190.7 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
520 lb
14.92 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1Z
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
101 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
109 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
114 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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29.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
29.36 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
30 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
432 mi
Range
725 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
432 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
123.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
149.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data