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

€ 41,800

€ 33,100
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 0.3 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
71.4
79.4
57.5
73.2
83.5
71.4 in
Width
73.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.2 in
Height
57.5 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 T-GDI
3322 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4405 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
381 lb
10.29 %

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

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 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
235 hp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
181 hp
235 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
260 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
260 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
18.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.76 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
18.35 lb/hp
15.76 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
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
46 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
53 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
609 mi
Range
473 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
609 mi
473 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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).
174.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS TDI
104.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (WLTP)
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