The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (17 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
€ 33,100
€ 27,000
€ 33,100
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 Skoda Octavia RS 230 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Skoda Octavia RS 230
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57
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 in
Height
57.3 in
105.5
184.6
110
190.7
184.6 in
Length
190.7 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS 230
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4204 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.62 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS 230
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
5E
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS 230
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
227 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
258 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS 230
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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13.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
13.99 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS 230
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
36 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
478 mi
Range
853 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
478 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 RS 230
123.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS 230
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 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
