The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 32,400
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 30,900
 Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 32,400
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 1.8 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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
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 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
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 1.8 TSI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.79 %
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
139 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
570 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft