The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS TDI (17 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 32,300
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (17 - 18) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 32,300
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 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 16.6 cm shorter, 4.6 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1448
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI (17 - 18)
1814
2017
1460
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
1860
2120
1814 mm
Width
1860 mm
2017 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1448 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI (17 - 18)
2680
4689
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
2805
4855
4689 mm
Length
4855 mm
2680 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1655 kg
1912 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2120 kg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
210 kg
12.69 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
5E
Generation
JF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 bhp
242 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
380 NM
350 NM
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

 REPLAY
7.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.84 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
7.98 kg/bhp
6.84 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
63 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
53 mpg
city
24 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
531 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
690 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
92.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
191 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
467 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
1580 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data