The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI (09 - 09) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 22,400
€ 30,900
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Octavia RS TDI
56.9
69.6
77.5
57
69.6
77.5
69.6 in
Width
69.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.9 in
Height
57 in
101.4
179.9
101.4
180.2
179.9 in
Length
180.2 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Octavia RS TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.4 %
General
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Octavia RS TDI
1Z
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Octavia RS TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
168 hp
Octavia RS TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Octavia RS TDI
Performance
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Octavia RS TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Octavia RS TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
19.25 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
34 mpg
39 mpg
Octavia RS TDI
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
42 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
570 mi
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
488 mi
570 mi
Octavia RS TDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
123.4 kWh
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
132.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
Octavia RS TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Octavia RS TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
