The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 32,400
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 31,100
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Skoda Octavia RS TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16)
71.4
79.4
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
72
79.9
71.4 in
Width
72 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16)
105.5
184.4
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
110
190.7
184.4 in
Length
190.7 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3322 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4405 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.68 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)

General

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
5E
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
143 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
18.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
18.35 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
47 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
40 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
725 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
621 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
123.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
102.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data