The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS DSG (09 - 13) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (15 - 18)
€ 31,000

€ 36,900

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 6 inches lower than the Subaru Outback 2.5i.
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Subaru Outback 2.5i
57.2
69.6
77.5
63.2
72.4
81.4
69.6 in
Width
72.4 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
57.2 in
Height
63.2 in
101.5
180.3
108.1
189.6
180.3 in
Length
189.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Subaru Outback 2.5i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.87 %

General
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Subaru Outback 2.5i
1Z
Generation
B6
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
FB25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 5800 rpm
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
197 hp
173 hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
207 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Performance
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Subaru Outback 2.5i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
16.84 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
31 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.5i
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
38 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
444 mi
Range
533 mi
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
444 mi
533 mi
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
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 Station Wagon RS
145.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.5i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia Station Wagon RS
Subaru Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.8 cu ft












45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.3 cu ft