Volkswagen Passat 2014 vs Skoda Octavia 2013
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 90 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Passat is 11 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 586 litres | 590 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1580 litres | |
| Volkswagen Passat has 4 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Passat scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 8800 | |
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