The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 30,900

€ 32,400

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 19.1 cm shorter, 5.1 cm narrower and 2.3 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1447
1769
1969
1470
1820
2062
1769 mm
Width
1820 mm
1969 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1447 mm
Height
1470 mm
2575
4578
2712
4769
4578 mm
Length
4769 mm
2575 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1490 kg
Kerb Weight
1517 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
27 kg
1.78 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1Z
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
350 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
8.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
8.87 kg/bhp
9.6 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
47 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
570 mi
Range
621 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
570 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 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).
132.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
123.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
565 L











1350 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data