The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

€ 35,300
Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16) Skoda Octavia RS 230
€ 44,300
 VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat GTE
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300

ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Skoda Octavia RS 230
VW Passat GTE
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)
71.4
79.4
57.3
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
71.4 in
Width
72.1 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)
105.5
184.4
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
109.9
187.7
184.4 in
Length
187.7 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia RS 230
VW Passat GTE
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4259 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
567 lb
14.94 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

General

Skoda Octavia RS 230
VW Passat GTE
5E
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Octavia RS 230
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
227 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
227 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

Skoda Octavia RS 230
VW Passat GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 230

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

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14.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
14.23 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS 230
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
37 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
28 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
1827 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
485 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
121.2 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia RS 230
VW Passat GTE
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data