The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 33,100

€ 30,100

€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Skoda Octavia RS 230
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
57
71.4
79.4
57.9
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
105.5
184.6
106.8
187.8
184.6 in
Length
187.8 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS 230
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3311 lb
4204 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.14 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS 230
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
5E
Generation
B7
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 manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS 230
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
227 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS 230
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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13.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
13.99 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS 230
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
36 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
478 mi
Range
630 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
478 mi
630 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
130.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
123.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS 230
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data