The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI 4x4 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 30,900
€ 29,200
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Octavia 1.8 TSI.
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.8 TSI
57
69.6
77.5
57.4
71.4
79.4
69.6 in
Width
71.4 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57 in
Height
57.4 in
101.4
180.2
105.5
183.9
180.2 in
Length
183.9 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.8 TSI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4361 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.17 %
General
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.8 TSI
1Z
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
Octavia RS TDI
168 hp
178 hp
Octavia 1.8 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Performance
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.8 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Octavia 1.8 TSI
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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Octavia RS TDI
19.55 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Octavia RS TDI
39 mpg
36 mpg
Octavia 1.8 TSI
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
518 mi
Octavia RS TDI
570 mi
518 mi
Octavia 1.8 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).
125 kWh
Octavia RS TDI
123.4 kWh
125 kWh
Octavia 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Octavia RS TDI
Octavia 1.8 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
