The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 19,500

€ 32,400

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
56.9
69.6
77.5
57.9
71.7
81.2
69.6 in
Width
71.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.9 in
Height
57.9 in
101.4
179.9
106.8
187.8
179.9 in
Length
187.8 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
368 lb
11 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1Z
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
104 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
28.62 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
65 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
814 mi
Range
621 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
814 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
132.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data