The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 28,100

€ 29,200

€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Octavia RS is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Octavia 1.8 TSI.
Octavia RS
Octavia 1.8 TSI
57
69.6
77.5
57.4
71.4
79.4
69.6 in
Width
71.4 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
180.2
105.5
183.9
180.2 in
Length
183.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Octavia RS
Octavia 1.8 TSI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4361 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.47 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Octavia RS
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
Octavia RS
197 hp
178 hp
Octavia 1.8 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Octavia RS
207 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Performance
Octavia RS
Octavia 1.8 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Octavia RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Octavia 1.8 TSI
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16.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Octavia RS
16.06 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Octavia RS
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Octavia RS
31 mpg
36 mpg
Octavia 1.8 TSI
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
40 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
518 mi
Octavia RS
455 mi
518 mi
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
125 kWh
Octavia RS
142.1 kWh
125 kWh
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Octavia RS
Octavia 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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