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Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

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

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Skoda Octavia III Combi

RS 2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    140 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,222 km
    759 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
220hp164kW
240hp179kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,387kg3,058lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
1,953kg4,306lb
2,310kg5,093lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
68.7s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
59.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
24.8s
Calculated
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
781km485mi
Calculated
1,222km759mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,685mm184in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
-
Trunk volume
610L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,740L
1,780L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
66L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
140g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.8 s
22.6 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI has 20 hp more than Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,735 kg
3,825 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
242 km/h
150 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI7.1 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI: 1.0 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
781 km
485 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
1,222 km
759 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
7.1 s
242 km/h
150 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.3 s
238 km/h
148 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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

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
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.1 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.3 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
781 km
485 mi
1,222 km
759 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
140 g/km
Trunk score
610 L
21.5 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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
VehicleSkoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI

  • Is 348 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 441 km (274 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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