The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12)
€ 30,000

€ 16,500

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Octavia RS is 0.4 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
Octavia RS
Octavia 1.6 MPI
57
69.6
77.5
56.9
69.6
77.5
69.6 in
Width
69.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
180.2
101.4
179.9
180.2 in
Length
179.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Octavia RS
Octavia 1.6 MPI
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.98 %

General
Octavia RS
Octavia 1.6 MPI
1Z
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Octavia RS
Octavia 1.6 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Octavia RS
197 hp
101 hp
Octavia 1.6 MPI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Octavia RS
207 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Octavia 1.6 MPI
Performance
Octavia RS
Octavia 1.6 MPI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Octavia RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Octavia 1.6 MPI
▶ REPLAY
16.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.59 lb/hp
Octavia RS
16.28 lb/hp
28.59 lb/hp
Octavia 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Octavia RS
Octavia 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Octavia RS
31 mpg
32 mpg
Octavia 1.6 MPI
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
38 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
462 mi
Octavia RS
444 mi
462 mi
Octavia 1.6 MPI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
140.2 kWh
Octavia RS
145.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Octavia 1.6 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Octavia RS
Octavia 1.6 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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