The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG (09 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 24,100

€ 32,800

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
483 lb
13.53 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1Z
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
139 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
19.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
19.53 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
26 mpg
city
20.6 lb
44 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
503 mi
Range
303 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data