Volkswagen Passat 2014 vs Skoda Octavia 2013
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| 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: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Volkswagen Passat is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Skoda Octavia can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.4 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.0 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Volkswagen Passat is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 - 240 HP | 86 - 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 500 NM | 160 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 - 10.8 seconds | 6.7 - 12 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.8 - 5.9 | 3.8 - 6.4 | |
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Volkswagen Passat petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Skoda Octavia. On average, Volkswagen Passat equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Passat is 11 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 586 litres | 590 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1152 litres | 1580 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 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: | ~ 2`019 kg | ~ 1`860 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`468 kg | ~ 1`327 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 551 kg | ~ 533 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Passat scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 7200 | |
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