Škoda Octavia RS (2005 – 2008) vs Volkswagen Jetta / Vento / Bora (2005 – 2011): specs compared
Both offer around 200 hp at most. The Škoda Octavia RS is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 8.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 222 km/h. The Volkswagen Jetta / Vento / Bora uses less fuel, from 5.2 L/100 km against 5.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,268 kg against 1,375 kg.
| Specification |
Škoda
Octavia RS
2005 – 2008
|
Volkswagen
Jetta / Vento / Bora
2005 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Czech Republic | Germany |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2008 | 2005 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 9 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 170 – 200 hp | 102 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 281 – 350 Nm | 144 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 8.5 s | 8.3 – 12.2 s |
| Top speed | 224 – 240 km/h | 186 – 222 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.7 – 7.8 L/100 km | 5.2 – 8.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,577 mm | 4,549 mm |
| Width | 1,768 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,576 mm | 2,581 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,375 – 1,430 kg | 1,268 – 1,403 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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