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Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI

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

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Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017

RS 2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018
VS

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8)

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • 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
ModelSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
Power
230hp172kW
220hp164kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,387kg3,058lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
1,953kg4,306lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
69.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
65.2s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
24.1s
Calculated
23.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
1,048km651mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,689mm185in
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
1,544mm61in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
145mm6in
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
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)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
MetricSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.1 s
23.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI and Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)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
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
1,475 kg
3,252 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 CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
245 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
244 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI7.0 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI6.9 s

Although Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI has more power, Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI and Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
758 km
471 mi
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
1,048 km
651 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
7.0 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 s
244 km/h
152 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 CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
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

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 CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
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

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
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.0 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.9 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 CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 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
758 km
471 mi
1,048 km
651 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
-
Trunk score
610 L
21.5 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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
VehicleSkoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 88 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 TSI

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 290 km (180 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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