The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (18 - 19)
€ 33,100

€ 42,200

€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
57.2
71.4
79.4
57.9
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
105.5
184.4
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3322 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4405 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
679 lb
16.97 %

General
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
5E
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon RS TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
181 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
142 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
18.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.81 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
18.35 lb/hp
19.81 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
46 mpg
168 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
39 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
2441 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
609 mi
2441 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
26.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
104.9 kWh
26.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
55 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
17.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft










49.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.6 cu ft