The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 34,700

€ 33,100

€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia RS 230.
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Skoda Octavia RS 230
58.1
72.1
82
57
71.4
79.4
72.1 in
Width
71.4 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
58.1 in
Height
57 in
109.7
187.7
105.5
184.6
187.7 in
Length
184.6 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Skoda Octavia RS 230
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4204 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.39 %

General
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Skoda Octavia RS 230
B8
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
227 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Performance
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Skoda Octavia RS 230
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 230
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.99 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.16 lb/hp
13.99 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
36 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
759 mi
478 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
102.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Skoda Octavia RS 230
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft