The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
€ 30,900

€ 32,800

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia RS TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
57
69.6
77.5
57.9
71.7
81.2
69.6 in
Width
71.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
101.4
180.2
106.8
187.8
180.2 in
Length
187.8 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
7.96 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1Z
Generation
B7
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 EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
139 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
19.55 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
39 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
570 mi
Range
283 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
570 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
128.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
123.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data