The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 19,700

€ 33,100

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Octavia 1.6 TDI is 1.2 inches shorter and 0.5 inches taller.
Octavia 1.6 TDI
Octavia RS 230
57.5
71.4
79.4
57
71.4
79.4
71.4 in
Width
71.4 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57 in
105
183.4
105.5
184.6
183.4 in
Length
184.6 in
105 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Octavia 1.6 TDI
Octavia RS 230
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4204 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.5 %

General
Octavia 1.6 TDI
Octavia RS 230
5E
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Octavia 1.6 TDI
Octavia RS 230
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Octavia 1.6 TDI
89 hp
227 hp
Octavia RS 230
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Octavia 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Octavia RS 230
Performance
Octavia 1.6 TDI
Octavia RS 230
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Octavia 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Octavia RS 230
▶ REPLAY
34.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.99 lb/hp
Octavia 1.6 TDI
34.06 lb/hp
13.99 lb/hp
Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Octavia 1.6 TDI
Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Octavia 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
36 mpg
Octavia RS 230
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
67 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
478 mi
Octavia 1.6 TDI
758 mi
478 mi
Octavia RS 230
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
123.1 kWh
Octavia 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
Octavia RS 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Octavia 1.6 TDI
Octavia RS 230
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft