Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDIvsSkoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2019
VS

Skoda Octavia III Combi

RS 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,571 km
    976 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDISkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,412kg3,113lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
1,978kg4,361lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
75.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
74.7s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
29.8s
Calculated
32.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,571km976mi
Calculated
1,042km647mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,685mm184in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,477mm58in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,506mm59in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
128mm5in
Trunk volume
650L
610L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,740L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
50L
CO2 emissions
110g/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) 2.0 TDISkoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,900-3,300 rpm4,250 rpm
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDISkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.8 s
32.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI has 6 hp more than Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
1,412 kg
3,113 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)2.0 TDI
235 km/h
146 mph
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 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)2.0 TDI8.1 s
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI8.0 s

Although Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI has more power, Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI: 0.1 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)2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TDI: 0.6 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)2.0 TDI
125 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
1,571 km
976 mi
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
1,042 km
647 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
8.1 s
235 km/h
146 mph
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
8.0 s
228 km/h
142 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)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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 CombiRS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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)2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI 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)2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
8.1 s
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.0 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)2.0 TDI
125 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TDISkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,412 kg
3,113 lb
Fuel consumption
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,571 km
976 mi
1,042 km
647 mi
CO2 score
110 g/km
-
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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) 2.0 TDISkoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.35 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.83 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used630 L166 US gal139 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,103 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 530 km (329 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TDI

  • Is 103 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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