The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 30,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 30,900
 Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 30,600
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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.76 %
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
B7
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual 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

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23.8 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
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
39 mpg  ( 44 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
44 MPGe
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
20.2 lb
city
30 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
48 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
303 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
570 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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).
123.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 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
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft