The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 37,300

€ 31,600

€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 15.6 cm shorter, 1.6 cm narrower and 0.7 cm lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1448
1814
2017
1455
1830
2030
1814 mm
Width
1830 mm
2017 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1448 mm
Height
1455 mm
2680
4689
2795
4845
4689 mm
Length
4845 mm
2680 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2043 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
44 kg
2.76 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-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
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 bhp
134 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
380 NM
320 NM
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
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
8.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
8.57 kg/bhp
11.9 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
54 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
47 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
657 mi
Range
725 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
657 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
107 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
107 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
492 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
505 L










1580 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data