The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 30,000

€ 40,900

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 27.7 cm shorter, 9.1 cm narrower and 1.3 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1447
1769
1969
1460
1860
2120
1769 mm
Width
1860 mm
1969 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1447 mm
Height
1460 mm
2577
4578
2805
4855
4578 mm
Length
4855 mm
2577 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1455 kg
Kerb Weight
1655 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2120 kg

Weight Difference:
200 kg
12.08 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1Z
Generation
JF
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 T-GDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
197 bhp
242 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
280 NM
350 NM
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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7.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.84 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS
7.39 kg/bhp
6.84 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
37 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
444 mi
Range
531 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
444 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
145.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
191 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
510 L










1350 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data