The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 44,300

€ 30,900

€ 44,300
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 GTE is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
VW Passat GTE
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
57.3
72.1
82
57
69.6
77.5
72.1 in
Width
69.6 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.3 in
Height
57 in
109.9
187.7
101.4
180.2
187.7 in
Length
180.2 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
511 lb
13.46 %

General
VW Passat GTE
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
B8
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
168 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
39 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1827 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
570 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Environmental Impact
32.2 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).
123.4 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft