The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18)
€ 37,300
€ 29,800
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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
184.6
109.7
187.7
184.6 in
Length
187.7 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3183 lb
4504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.9 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
5E
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
18.89 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
45 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
50 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
657 mi
Range
917 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
657 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
82.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
107 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
