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Skoda Octavia 1.8 T RS

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Skoda Octavia 1.8 T RS

5-door 5-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 20-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1781 cm3 / 108.7 cu in / 108.7 cu in, 132.0 kW / 177.0 hp / 177.0 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, 235.0 N·m / 173.3 lb·ft / 173.3 lb·ft @ 1950 rpm / 1950 rpm / 1950 rpm, front wheel drive, 190 km/h / 118 mph / 118 mph top speed, consumption 7.2 l/100km / 39.2 mpg-UK / 32.7 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)SkodaIssued from2008
ModelOctavia 1.8 T RSIssued until
SerieOctaviaNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerSkodaCountryCZ

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)528 l / 18.65 cu ft / 18.65 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)4050 l / 143.02 cu ft / 143.02 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)1328 l / 46.90 cu ft / 46.90 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4510 mm / 177.6 in / 177.6 inTotal (curb) weight1280 kg / 2822 lb / 2822 lb
Width1740 mm / 68.5 in / 68.5 inDry weight
Height1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 inLoad capacity510 kg / 1124 lb / 1124 lb
Wheelbase2520 mm / 99.2 in / 99.2 inGross (max.) weight1790 kg / 3946 lb / 3946 lb
Track frontTowing weight1200 kg / 2646 lb / 2646 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.79  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.3Frontal area (A)2.10 m2 / 22.6 sq ft / 22.6 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.63 m2 / 6.8 sq ft / 6.8 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)15.7 kW / 21.0 hp / 21.0 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves20
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder5
Engine constructionBore81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke86.4 mm / 3.40 in / 3.40 in
Fuel detailsunleaded 95Bore/Stroke ratio0.94
Fuel supplyTurboEngine displacement1781 cm3 / 108.7 cu in / 108.7 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity445.22 cm3/cylinder / 27.169 cu in/cylinder / 27.169 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio9.5 : 1
SumpMax. output power132.0 kW / 177.0 hp / 177.0 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm
AspirationturbochargedMax. torque235.0 N·m / 173.3 lb·ft / 173.3 lb·ft at 1950 rpm / 1950 rpm / 1950 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)52.8 kW / 70.8 hp / 70.8 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output74.1 kW/l / 1.629 bhp/cu in / 1.629 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque131.9 N·m/l / 1.15 lb·ft/cu in / 1.15 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeNumber of gears
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed190 km/h / 118 mph / 118 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio140.6 kW/ton / 106.5 bhp/ton / 106.5 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)7.2 l/100km / 39.2 mpg-UK / 32.7 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions168 g/km / 271 g/mi / 271 g/mi (est.)
  Range764 km / 475 mi / 475 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
SteeringSteering detailsOptional Electronic stabilisation program (ESP).
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front175/80-R14Tyres rear175/80-R14
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Skoda Octavia 1.8 T RS

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