The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 35,100

€ 34,800

€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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
184.4
106.8
187.8
184.4 in
Length
187.8 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3508 lb
4447 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.57 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
5E
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.88 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
18.88 lb/hp
20.88 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
48 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
697 mi
Range
821 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
697 mi
821 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
109.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
100.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data