The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (09 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 29,000
€ 40,500
€ 29,000
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 TDI 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 TDI
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
101.4
180.2
110.4
191.1
180.2 in
Length
191.1 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
17.4 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
1Z
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four diesel 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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
140 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
19.29 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
41 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
31 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
2136 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
600 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 TDI
117.3 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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



















