Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSIvsSkoda 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)

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018
VS

Skoda Octavia III Combi

RS 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,392 kg
    3,069 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Best estimated range
    1,138 km
    707 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSISkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
Power
180hp134kW
184hp137kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,392kg3,069lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
1,958kg4,317lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
77.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
75.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
28.7s
Calculated
31.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,138km707mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu 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
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 RS 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI: 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)1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 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)1.8 TSISkodaOctavia 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
28.7 s
31.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 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
153 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)1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TDI has 4 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI and Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TDI: 4 hp (3 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 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)1.8 TSI
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
1,392 kg
3,069 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 CombiRS 2.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 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 CombiRS 2.0 TDI8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI: 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)1.8 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI: 1.3 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 CombiRS 2.0 TDI
132 hp/t
99 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 CombiRS 2.0 TDI
1,111 km
690 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 CombiRS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
8.0 s
230 km/h
143 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 CombiRS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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)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 CombiRS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 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)1.8 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.1 s
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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)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 CombiRS 2.0 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)1.8 TSISkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,392 kg
3,069 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,138 km
707 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
131 g/km
-
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
132 hp/t
99 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 RS 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 km (17 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 38 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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