The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13)
€ 24,100

€ 28,100

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Octavia RS
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
101.5
180.2
179.9 in
Length
180.2 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Octavia RS
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.43 %

General
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Octavia RS
1Z
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Octavia RS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
197 hp
Octavia RS
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Octavia RS
Performance
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Octavia RS
139 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Octavia 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Octavia RS
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19.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.06 lb/hp
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
19.53 lb/hp
16.06 lb/hp
Octavia RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Octavia RS
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
31 mpg
Octavia RS
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
455 mi
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
455 mi
Octavia RS
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
142.1 kWh
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
Octavia RS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Octavia RS
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