The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 30,900

€ 28,700

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia RS TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
57
69.6
77.5
58.1
72.1
82
69.6 in
Width
72.1 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
58.1 in
101.4
180.2
109.7
187.7
180.2 in
Length
187.7 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.36 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
1Z
Generation
B8
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
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
19.55 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
39 mpg
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
570 mi
Range
733 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
570 mi
733 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
123.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft












38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data