The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 28,100
€ 43,200
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia RS is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Skoda Octavia RS
VW Passat 3.6 V6
57
69.6
77.5
57.9
71.7
81.2
69.6 in
Width
71.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
180.2
106.8
187.8
180.2 in
Length
187.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
633 lb
16.67 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS
VW Passat 3.6 V6
1Z
Generation
B7
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
Skoda Octavia RS
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
197 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS
VW Passat 3.6 V6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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16.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS
16.06 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
31 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
23 mpg
city
19 mpg
40 mpg
highway
32 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
455 mi
Range
454 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
455 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
142.1 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS
VW Passat 3.6 V6
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
