The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (09 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 19,200

€ 30,100

€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.3 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.9
69.6
77.5
57.7
73.2
83.5
69.6 in
Width
73.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.9 in
Height
57.7 in
101.4
179.9
110.4
191.1
179.9 in
Length
191.1 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.15 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1Z
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
104 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
41 mpg
city
46 mpg
60 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
759 mi
Range
1036 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
759 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
86.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data