The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 30,600
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 35,200
 VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Skoda Octavia RS TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16)
71.4
79.4
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
71.4 in
Width
72.1 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16)
105.5
184.4
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
184.4 in
Length
187.7 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
3278 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4361 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.46 %
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
5E
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

Performance

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
18.11 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
51 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
695 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
675 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
111.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
94.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data