The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 35,100

€ 44,200

€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
57
71.4
79.4
58.1
72.1
82
71.4 in
Width
72.1 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
58.1 in
105.5
184.4
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3794 lb
4447 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
377 lb
9.94 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5E
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
18.88 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
48 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
697 mi
Range
746 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
697 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
113.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
100.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft












44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data