The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 30,900

€ 40,900

€ 30,900
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 10.9 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
57
69.6
77.5
57.5
73.2
83.5
69.6 in
Width
73.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57 in
Height
57.5 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 2.0 T-GDI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.98 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1Z
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
19.55 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
39 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
570 mi
Range
531 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
570 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
123.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data