The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 30,900

€ 47,700

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI OPF.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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 2.0 TSI OPF
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.7 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
1Z
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 hp
268 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.57 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
19.55 lb/hp
13.57 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
39 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
570 mi
Range
595 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
570 mi
595 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
130.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
123.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft












38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data