The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14) vs. Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 37,500

€ 35,300

€ 37,500
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 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia RS 230.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Octavia RS 230
57.9
71.7
81.2
57
71.4
79.4
71.7 in
Width
71.4 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57 in
106.8
187.8
105.5
184.4
187.8 in
Length
184.4 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Octavia RS 230
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4259 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.22 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Octavia RS 230
B7
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
175 hp
227 hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Octavia RS 230
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS 230
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20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
20.79 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
37 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
754 mi
Range
485 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
754 mi
485 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 2.0 TDI BMT
115.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Skoda Octavia RS 230
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft