The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 35,200
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 32,400
 Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 TDI.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16)
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 TDI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3322 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4405 lb
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.81 %
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (13 - 16)

General

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
B8
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Performance

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.35 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
18.35 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
47 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
621 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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).
102.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
102.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft