The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS 245 (17 - 19) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

€ 33,700
Skoda Octavia RS 245 (17 - 19) Skoda Octavia RS 245
€ 32,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 33,700
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 RS 245 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Skoda Octavia RS 245
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 245 (17 - 19)
71.4
79.4
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
71.4 in
Width
73.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 245 (17 - 19)
105.5
184.6
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
184.6 in
Length
191.1 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia RS 245
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4193 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Skoda Octavia RS 245 (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.15 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

General

Skoda Octavia RS 245
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
5E
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 245
242 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 245
273 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

Skoda Octavia RS 245
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 245

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

 REPLAY
12.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.45 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 245
12.85 lb/hp
25.45 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS 245
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 245
35 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26 mpg
city
46 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
457 mi
Range
989 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 245
457 mi
989 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).
90.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 245
128.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 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
1047 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data