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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat and Skoda Octavia have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 650 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. | |||
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 |
1152 litres | 1580 litres | |
| Volkswagen Passat has 4 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 428 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 (kg): | 2`020 | 1`830 | |
| 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 (€): | 14 600 | 7200 | |
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