Volkswagen Passat 2009 vs Skoda Octavia 2004
| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 47 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 84 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is larger. Volkswagen Passat is 20 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1350 litres | |
| Volkswagen Passat has 5 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 1.2 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Volkswagen Passat can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | 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 (€): | 2200 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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