The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG (09 - 09)

€ 30,900
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) Octavia RS TDI
€ 24,100
 Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG (09 - 09) Octavia 1.8 TFSI
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Octavia RS TDI is 0.4 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
56.9
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG (09 - 09)
69.6
77.5
69.6 in
Width
69.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.4
180.2
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG (09 - 09)
101.4
179.9
180.2 in
Length
179.9 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.03 %
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TFSI DSG (09 - 09)

General

Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
1Z
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Octavia RS TDI
168 hp
158 hp
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Octavia 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Octavia RS TDI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Octavia 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.53 lb/hp
Octavia RS TDI
19.55 lb/hp
19.53 lb/hp
Octavia 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Octavia RS TDI
39 mpg
35 mpg
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
503 mi
Octavia RS TDI
570 mi
503 mi
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
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).
128.7 kWh
Octavia RS TDI
123.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft