The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 23,900

€ 31,100

€ 23,900
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 1.8 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 27.6 cm shorter, 6.1 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1445
1769
1969
1455
1830
2030
1769 mm
Width
1830 mm
1969 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1445 mm
Height
1455 mm
2575
4569
2795
4845
4569 mm
Length
4845 mm
2575 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1400 kg
Kerb Weight
1581 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
181 kg
11.45 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1Z
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
158 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
134 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
250 NM
325 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
8.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.8 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
8.86 kg/bhp
11.8 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
42 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
503 mi
Range
725 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
503 mi
725 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).
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 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
585 kg
Maximum Payload
469 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
505 L










1420 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data