The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI (09 - 09)
€ 37,300

€ 22,400

€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Octavia RS TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Octavia 1.8 TFSI.
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
57
71.4
79.4
56.9
69.6
77.5
71.4 in
Width
69.6 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57 in
Height
56.9 in
105.5
184.6
101.4
179.9
184.6 in
Length
179.9 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.03 %

General
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
5E
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
158 hp
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Octavia 1.8 TFSI
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18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.25 lb/hp
Octavia RS TDI
18.89 lb/hp
19.25 lb/hp
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Octavia RS TDI
45 mpg
34 mpg
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
50 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
488 mi
Octavia RS TDI
657 mi
488 mi
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
132.6 kWh
Octavia RS TDI
107 kWh
132.6 kWh
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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