The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 35,100

€ 40,900

€ 35,100
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 17 cm shorter, 4.6 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1449
1814
2017
1460
1860
2120
1814 mm
Width
1860 mm
2017 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1449 mm
Height
1460 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 T-GDI
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1655 kg
2017 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2120 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
6.34 %

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)

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 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
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
142 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
8.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.84 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
8.56 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
58 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
58 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
50 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
697 mi
Range
531 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
697 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
100.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
125 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