Skoda Octavia 2005 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005

 
Skoda Octavia
2005 - 2009
Volkswagen Passat
2005 - 2010
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 116 HP102 HP
Torque: 155 NM148 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11 seconds12.8 seconds
Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive.
Skoda Octavia engine produces 14 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.67.8
Real fuel consumption: 7.3 l/100km7.8 l/100km
The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 830 km in combined cycle890 km in combined cycle
750 km with real consumption890 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Passat engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 4 years10 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Touran, Audi A3
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.57 m4.77 m
Width: 1.77 m1.82 m
Height: 1.47 m1.52 m
Skoda Octavia is smaller.
Skoda Octavia is 20 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 580 litres603 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1625 litresno data
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space.
Skoda Octavia has 23 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter: 10 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 1.4 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`9401`300
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

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 (€): 24002200
Rating in user reviews: 7.9/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: Skoda Octavia has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
Volkswagen Passat has
  • timing belt engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
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