The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 27,400

€ 35,100

€ 27,400
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Octavia 1.8 TSI is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.5 inches taller.
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Octavia RS TDI
57.5
71.4
79.4
57
71.4
79.4
71.4 in
Width
71.4 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57 in
105.7
183.9
105.5
184.4
183.9 in
Length
184.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Octavia RS TDI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4447 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.87 %

General
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Octavia RS TDI
5E
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
*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
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Octavia 1.8 TSI
178 hp
181 hp
Octavia RS TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
144 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

Octavia RS TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
Octavia 1.8 TSI
16.53 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Octavia 1.8 TSI
41 mpg
48 mpg
Octavia RS TDI
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
47 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
536 mi
Range
697 mi
Octavia 1.8 TSI
536 mi
697 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).
100.7 kWh
Octavia 1.8 TSI
109.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
Octavia RS TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 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
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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