The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 35,200
€ 35,300
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia RS 230.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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
184.4
187.7 in
Length
184.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Skoda Octavia RS 230
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4259 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.01 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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 1.8 TSI BMT
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
227 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Skoda Octavia RS 230
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS 230
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
695 mi
Range
485 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
485 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Skoda Octavia RS 230
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
