The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 25,100

€ 31,100

€ 25,100
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 2.0 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.9
69.6
77.5
57.3
72
79.9
69.6 in
Width
72 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.9 in
Height
57.3 in
101.4
179.9
110
190.7
179.9 in
Length
190.7 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.55 %

General
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1Z
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
138 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
129 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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22.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
22.85 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
49 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
579 mi
Range
725 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
579 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data