The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG (09 - 09) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

€ 24,100
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG (09 - 09) Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
€ 32,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI 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 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.9
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG (09 - 09)
69.6
77.5
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG (09 - 09)
101.4
179.9
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
179.9 in
Length
191.1 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.77 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

General

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1Z
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

 REPLAY
19.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.45 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
19.53 lb/hp
25.45 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
989 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
989 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
90.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data