The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 30,000

€ 31,600

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia RS is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 26.7 cm shorter, 6.1 cm narrower and 0.8 cm lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1447
1769
1969
1455
1830
2030
1769 mm
Width
1830 mm
1969 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1447 mm
Height
1455 mm
2577
4578
2795
4845
4578 mm
Length
4845 mm
2577 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1455 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
140 kg
8.78 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1Z
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
197 bhp
134 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
280 NM
320 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
149 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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7.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS
7.39 kg/bhp
11.9 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
37 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
444 mi
Range
725 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
444 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
145.8 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
145.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
505 L










1350 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data