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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSIvsSkoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018
VS

Skoda Octavia III Combi

RS 2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,048 km
    651 mi
  • Largest trunk
    650 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSISkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
220hp164kW
220hp164kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,387kg3,058lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
1,953kg4,306lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
65.2s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
68.7s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
23.4s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,048km651mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
127mm5in
Trunk volume
650L
610L
Max trunk volume
1,780L
1,740L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
50L
CO2 emissions-
149g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSISkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.4 s
24.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
160 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 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 TSI
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
1,387 kg
3,058 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 TSI
244 km/h
152 mph
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
242 km/h
150 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI and Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI: 0.2 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 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

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 TSI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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 TSI
1,048 km
651 mi
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
781 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 s
244 km/h
152 mph
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
7.1 s
242 km/h
150 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 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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 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

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 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 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)2.0 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.9 s
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.1 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 TSI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSISkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.1 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
1,048 km
651 mi
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
-
149 g/km
Trunk score
650 L
23.0 cu ft
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSISkoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 266 km (166 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI

  • Is 88 kg lighter
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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