The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 32,800

€ 30,900

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
57.9
71.7
81.2
57
69.6
77.5
71.7 in
Width
69.6 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57 in
106.8
187.8
101.4
180.2
187.8 in
Length
180.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
7.96 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
B7
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
168 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
42 mpg
highway
48 mpg
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
283 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
570 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
123.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft