The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

€ 30,900
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 32,400
 VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 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 7.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.4
180.2
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
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 1.8 TSI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.79 %
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

General

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDA*
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 5000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
19.55 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
39 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
132.6 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
123.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data