The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 30,000
Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia RS
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 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 10.9 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
69.6 in
Width
73.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
180.2
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
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 T-GDI
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.09 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
197 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

328 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
16.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS
16.28 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
31 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
38 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia RS
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data