The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 30,000

€ 40,500

€ 30,000
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 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.9 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
57
69.6
77.5
57.7
73.2
83.5
69.6 in
Width
73.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
180.2
110.4
191.1
180.2 in
Length
191.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
717 lb
18.27 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
1Z
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS
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)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
197 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
207 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
149 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
16.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS
16.28 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
31 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
23 mpg
city
No data
38 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
2136 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
444 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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).
30.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
145.8 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft










38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data