The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 30,000

€ 29,600

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 2.0.
Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 2.0
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 2.0
1455 kg
Kerb Weight
1525 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.59 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 2.0
1Z
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
197 bhp
163 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
280 NM
196 NM
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 2.0
149 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima 2.0
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7.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.36 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS
7.39 kg/bhp
9.36 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
37 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
444 mi
Range
572 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
444 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
144 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
145.8 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 2.0
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
505 L










1350 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data