The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 35,100

€ 40,500

€ 35,100
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 17 cm shorter, 4.6 cm narrower and 1.6 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
1449
1814
2017
1465
1860
2120
1814 mm
Width
1860 mm
2017 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1449 mm
Height
1465 mm
2680
4685
2805
4855
4685 mm
Length
4855 mm
2680 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
2017 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2200 kg

Weight Difference:
230 kg
12.92 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
5E
Generation
JF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
202 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 bhp
202 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
375 NM
at 2330 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
380 NM
375 NM
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
142 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
8.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
8.56 kg/bhp
8.81 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
177 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
58 mpg
177 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
50 mpg
city
No data
64 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
697 mi
Range
2136 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
697 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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).
30.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
100.7 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
37 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
467 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
307 L










1580 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data