The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI (09 - 13)
€ 27,400
€ 29,000
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Octavia RS TDI.
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Octavia RS TDI
57.5
71.4
79.4
57
69.6
77.5
71.4 in
Width
69.6 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.5 in
Height
57 in
105.7
183.9
101.4
180.2
183.9 in
Length
180.2 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Octavia RS TDI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.2 %
General
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Octavia RS TDI
5E
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Octavia RS TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Octavia 1.8 TSI
178 hp
168 hp
Octavia RS TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Octavia 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Octavia RS TDI
Performance
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Octavia RS TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Octavia 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Octavia RS TDI
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16.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
Octavia 1.8 TSI
16.53 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Octavia 1.8 TSI
41 mpg
41 mpg
Octavia RS TDI
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
536 mi
Range
600 mi
Octavia 1.8 TSI
536 mi
600 mi
Octavia RS TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
117.3 kWh
Octavia 1.8 TSI
109.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
Octavia RS TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Octavia RS TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
