The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 35,100

€ 31,100

€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 1.7 CRDi.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57
71.4
79.4
57.3
72
79.9
71.4 in
Width
72 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57 in
Height
57.3 in
105.5
184.4
110
190.7
184.4 in
Length
190.7 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4447 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
1.95 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
5E
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
142 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
18.88 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
48 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
697 mi
Range
725 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
697 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
123.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
100.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data