The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (09 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 22,200
€ 30,100
€ 22,200
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 1.8 TSI 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 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.21 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
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 TSI
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 TSI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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19.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
19.25 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25 mpg
city
46 mpg
43 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
495 mi
Range
1036 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
495 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
86.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 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
