The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS 245 DSG (17 - 19) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 36,200

€ 40,500

€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Skoda Octavia RS 245
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
57
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 in
Height
57.7 in
105.5
184.6
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 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4259 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
694 lb
17.69 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS 245
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
5E
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS 245
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 245
242 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 245
273 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS 245
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
13.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 245
13.35 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS 245
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 245
37 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
28 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
485 mi
Range
2136 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 245
485 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
30.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 245
121.2 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS 245
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft










44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data