The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI (09 - 13)
€ 30,100
€ 29,000
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3311 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.14 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
168 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
20.96 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
630 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
630 mi
600 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
