The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
€ 29,200
€ 27,000
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57.4
71.4
79.4
57.3
72
79.9
71.4 in
Width
72 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.4 in
Height
57.3 in
105.5
183.9
110
190.7
183.9 in
Length
190.7 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4361 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.41 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
5E
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
178 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
207 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
142 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
17.69 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
853 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
518 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
125 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).
104.9 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
