The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 23,900

€ 35,300

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Octavia 1.8 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Octavia RS 230.
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Octavia RS 230
56.9
69.6
77.5
57
71.4
79.4
69.6 in
Width
71.4 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56.9 in
Height
57 in
101.4
179.9
105.5
184.4
179.9 in
Length
184.4 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Octavia RS 230
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4259 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.43 %

General
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Octavia RS 230
1Z
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Octavia RS 230
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
227 hp
at 6200 rpm
Octavia 1.8 TSI
158 hp
227 hp
Octavia RS 230
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Octavia 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Octavia RS 230
Performance
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Octavia RS 230
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Octavia 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Octavia RS 230
▶ REPLAY
19.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
Octavia 1.8 TSI
19.53 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Octavia 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
37 mpg
Octavia RS 230
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
485 mi
Octavia 1.8 TSI
503 mi
485 mi
Octavia RS 230
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).
121.2 kWh
Octavia 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Octavia RS 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Octavia RS 230
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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