The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI (13 - 15)
€ 30,900

€ 16,600

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Octavia RS TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Octavia 1.2 TSI.
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.2 TSI
57
69.6
77.5
57.5
71.4
79.4
69.6 in
Width
71.4 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57 in
Height
57.5 in
101.4
180.2
105
183.4
180.2 in
Length
183.4 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
105 in
Vehicle Weight
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.2 TSI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2685 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3898 lb

Weight Difference:
600 lb
18.27 %

General
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.2 TSI
1Z
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Octavia RS TDI
168 hp
85 hp
Octavia 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Octavia 1.2 TSI
Performance
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.2 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Octavia 1.2 TSI
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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.59 lb/hp
Octavia RS TDI
19.55 lb/hp
31.59 lb/hp
Octavia 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Octavia RS TDI
39 mpg
45 mpg
Octavia 1.2 TSI
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
598 mi
Octavia RS TDI
570 mi
598 mi
Octavia 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
98.5 kWh
Octavia RS TDI
123.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
Octavia 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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