The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 30,900

€ 35,500

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.42 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1Z
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.64 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
19.55 lb/hp
19.64 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
39 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
38 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
570 mi
Range
836 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
570 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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).
107 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
123.4 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data