The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS TDI (17 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

€ 32,300
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (17 - 18) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 40,500
 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 32,300
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 6.5 inches shorter, 1.8 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
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI (17 - 18)
71.4
79.4
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
71.4 in
Width
73.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI (17 - 18)
105.5
184.6
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
184.6 in
Length
191.1 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4215 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
739 lb
18.83 %
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

General

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
5E
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)
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Performance

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
144 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
17.6 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
52 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
52 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
44 mpg
city
No data
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
2136 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
690 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
30.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
92.5 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
192 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
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data