The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 23,900
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) Octavia 1.8 TSI
€ 35,100
 Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16) Octavia RS TDI
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

ⓘ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 TDI.
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Octavia RS TDI
56.9
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.4
179.9
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)
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 TDI
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4447 lb
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.69 %
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)

General

Octavia 1.8 TSI
Octavia RS TDI
1Z
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Octavia 1.8 TSI
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
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Octavia 1.8 TSI
158 hp
181 hp
Octavia RS TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Octavia 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Octavia RS TDI

Performance

Octavia 1.8 TSI
Octavia RS TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Octavia 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Octavia RS TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
Octavia 1.8 TSI
19.53 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Octavia RS TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Octavia 1.8 TSI
Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Octavia 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
48 mpg
Octavia RS TDI
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
697 mi
Octavia 1.8 TSI
503 mi
697 mi
Octavia RS TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Octavia 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
Octavia RS TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Octavia 1.8 TSI
Octavia RS TDI
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