The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
€ 30,500

€ 32,100

€ 30,500
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 2.0 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57.4
71.4
79.4
57.7
73.2
83.5
71.4 in
Width
73.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.7 in
105.5
183.9
110.4
191.1
183.9 in
Length
191.1 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4411 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
368 lb
10.4 %

General
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
5E
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
148 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
132 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
21.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.45 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
21.42 lb/hp
25.45 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
city
46 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
697 mi
Range
989 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
697 mi
989 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
90.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data