Skoda Octavia 2017 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 8 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 588 litres | 651 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1740 litres | 1780 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Skoda Octavia has 63 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Passat (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 1.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`933 | 2`130 | |
| 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 (€): | 9800 | 13 200 | |
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