The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)

€ 32,400
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 43,200
 VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 3.6 V6
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Skoda Octavia RS TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16)
71.4
79.4
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.4 in
Width
71.7 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16)
105.5
184.4
Blueprint VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
184.4 in
Length
187.8 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3322 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4405 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.49 %
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)

General

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
5E
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6

Performance

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 3.6 V6

▶ REPLAY
18.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
18.35 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
47 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
40 mpg
city
19 mpg
55 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
454 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
621 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
176.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
102.8 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
VW Passat 3.6 V6
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data