The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 30,000
€ 30,100
€ 30,000
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 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Skoda Octavia RS
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3311 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.14 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1Z
Generation
B7
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
197 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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16.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS
16.28 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
31 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
38 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
444 mi
Range
630 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
444 mi
630 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
130.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
145.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
