Car comparison

Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017 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 · Facelift 2017

RS 2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019
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
  • 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 CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
245hp183kW
240hp179kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,486kg3,276lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
1,946kg4,290lb
2,310kg5,093lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
68.8s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
59.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
23.4s
Calculated
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
725km450mi
Calculated
1,222km759mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu 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
-
Trunk volume
610L
650L
Max trunk volume
1,740L
1,780L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
66L
CO2 emissions
156g/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 Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 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 CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI5,000-6,200 rpm1,600-4,300 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 CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.4 s
22.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI has 5 hp more than Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI: 5 hp (4 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
370 Nm
273 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 CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
1,486 kg
3,276 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 CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
246 km/h
153 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 CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI6.7 s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI6.3 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI and Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI: 0.4 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
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI: 1.5 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 CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
725 km
450 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 CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.7 s
246 km/h
153 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 CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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 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 CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.7 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 CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPassat Variant (B8)2.0 BiTDI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,486 kg
3,276 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
4,689 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
725 km
450 mi
1,222 km
759 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
140 g/km
Trunk score
610 L
21.5 cu ft
650 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 249 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 498 km (309 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 16 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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