The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 35,300
Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16) Skoda Octavia RS 230
€ 26,200
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Skoda Octavia RS 230 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
Skoda Octavia RS 230
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)
71.4
79.4
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.4 in
Width
71.7 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)
105.5
184.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
184.4 in
Length
187.8 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia RS 230
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4259 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.27 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

General

Skoda Octavia RS 230
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
5E
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Octavia RS 230
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
227 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Skoda Octavia RS 230
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 230

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.78 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
14.23 lb/hp
31.78 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS 230
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
37 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
1012 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
485 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
88.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
121.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia RS 230
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data