The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)

€ 30,600
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 29,100
 KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Skoda Octavia RS TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16)
71.4
79.4
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
72
79.9
71.4 in
Width
72 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16)
105.5
184.4
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
110
190.7
184.4 in
Length
190.7 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
3278 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
4361 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.59 %
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)

General

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
5E
Generation
TF
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
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0

Performance

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
144 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

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18.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
18.11 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
51 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
60 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
572 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
675 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
94.6 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data