Volkswagen Passat 2014 vs Skoda Octavia 2013
| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat engine produces 10 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2014 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 Volkswagen Passat 2014 1.4 engine | |||
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 |
no data | 1580 litres | |
| Volkswagen Passat has 4 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`805 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Passat scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | 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 (€): | 16 000 | 8000 | |
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