The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 27,400

€ 30,100

€ 27,400
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 18.5 cm shorter, 4.6 cm narrower and 0.4 cm lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1461
1814
2017
1465
1860
2120
1814 mm
Width
1860 mm
2017 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1461 mm
Height
1465 mm
2686
4670
2805
4855
4670 mm
Length
4855 mm
2686 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
1845 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg

Weight Difference:
255 kg
16.04 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
5E
Generation
JF
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 manual 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
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
139 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
178 bhp
139 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
250 NM
340 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
144 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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7.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.44 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
7.5 kg/bhp
11.44 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
49 mpg
67 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
40 mpg
city
55 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
536 mi
Range
1036 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
536 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
109.9 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
109.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
510 L










1580 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data