The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (09 - 13)
€ 32,800
€ 18,500
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 7.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
57.9
71.7
81.2
57.6
69.6
77.5
71.7 in
Width
69.6 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57.6 in
106.8
187.8
101.4
179.9
187.8 in
Length
179.9 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
3569 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
637 lb
17.85 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
B7
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
97 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
133 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
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24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 mpg
( 19 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
19 MPGe
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
20.6 lb
city
19 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
32 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
303 mi
Range
236 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
236 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
135.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
135.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Skoda Octavia 1.6 LPG
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft
