The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS 245 (17 - 19) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 33,700

€ 31,100

€ 33,700
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 RS 245 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 245
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 245
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4193 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
377 lb
10.82 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS 245
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS 245
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 245
242 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 245
273 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS 245
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 245
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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12.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 245
12.85 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS 245
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 245
35 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
457 mi
Range
725 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 245
457 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 RS 245
128.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS 245
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data