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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSIvsSkoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018
VS

Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,138 km
    707 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSISkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,013kg4,438lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
77.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
69.4s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
28.7s
Calculated
30.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,138km707mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,667mm184in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,477mm58in
1,463mm58in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
139mm5in
Trunk volume
650L
610L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,740L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
55L
CO2 emissions
131g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSISkoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSISkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.7 s
30.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
1,375 kg
3,031 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSI8.1 s
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI and Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: 0.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
1,138 km
707 mi
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.5 s
227 km/h
141 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,667 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.1 s
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSISkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,667 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Range score
1,138 km
707 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
131 g/km
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Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSISkoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 305 km (189 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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