The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 30,900

€ 30,100

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia RS TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.9 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57
69.6
77.5
57.7
73.2
83.5
69.6 in
Width
73.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57 in
Height
57.7 in
101.4
180.2
110.4
191.1
180.2 in
Length
191.1 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.28 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1Z
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
19.55 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
39 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
30 mpg
city
46 mpg
48 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
570 mi
Range
1036 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
570 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
86.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
123.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data