Skoda Octavia 2017 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 28 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1490 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2017 1.4 engine: One of the most notorious issues with this engine series is excessive oil consumption caused by stuck piston rings. Another common problem is the actuator of the turbocharger’s wastegate, which is prone to ... More about Skoda Octavia 2017 1.4 engine Volkswagen Passat 2014 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller. Skoda Octavia is 10 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1740 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Skoda Octavia has 40 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`847 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| 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 (€): | 11 600 | 14 000 | |
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