The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 35,800
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16) Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
€ 41,800
 KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
57.2
Blueprint Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)
71.4
79.4
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
71.4 in
Width
73.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.2 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)
105.5
184.4
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
184.4 in
Length
191.1 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
3466 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4548 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.43 %
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5E
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 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
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
181 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

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19.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.31 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
19.15 lb/hp
15.31 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
47 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
531 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
684 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
102.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
17.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
49.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft