Skoda Octavia 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 15 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.2 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1570 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1730 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller, but slightly higher. Skoda Octavia is 11 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 590 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | 1152 litres | |
| Skoda Octavia has 4 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 428 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.6 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`855 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Passat scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| 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 (€): | 7200 | 14 600 | |
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