The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (17 - 19) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 34,100

€ 29,600

€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 2.0.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
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 2.0
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1525 kg
1932 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
3.93 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
5E
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 bhp
163 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
380 NM
196 NM
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima 2.0
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8.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.36 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
8.09 kg/bhp
9.36 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
58 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
49 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
634 mi
Range
572 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
634 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
144 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
100.7 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
467 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
505 L










1580 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data