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Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIvsAbarth 595 · Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-Jet

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017

RS 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019
VS

Abarth 595 · Facelift 2016

Competizione 1.4 T-Jet

180 hp1368 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-present

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    232 km/h
    144 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIAbarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
Power
184hp137kW
180hp134kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,055kg2,326lb
Gross weight
1,912kg4,215lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
93.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
31.6s
Calculated
27.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
277Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
515km320mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,368cc83cu in
Length
4,689mm185in
3,660mm144in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,627mm64in
Height
1,448mm57in
1,485mm58in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,415mm56in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,408mm55in
Trunk volume
590L
185L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
-
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
35L
CO2 emissions
119g/km
155g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIAbarth 595 Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-JetPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-Jet: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI-1,750-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm
Abarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIAbarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.6 s
27.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
Abarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
180 hp
134 kW

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI has 4 hp more than Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-Jet.

The biggest power difference is between Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-Jet and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Abarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
230 Nm
170 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Abarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
1,055 kg
2,326 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Abarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI7.9 s
Abarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet6.9 s

Although Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI has more power, Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-Jet is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-Jet and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Abarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI and Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-Jet: 2.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Abarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,111 km
690 mi
Abarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
515 km
320 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Abarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
180 hp
134 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Abarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
3,660 mm
144.1 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Abarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.9 s
Abarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Abarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIAbarth595Facelift 2016Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
Power
184 hp
137 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,055 kg
2,326 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
3,660 mm
144.1 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
Range score
1,111 km
690 mi
515 km
320 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
155 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIAbarth 595 Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-Jet
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 596 km (371 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 405 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 36 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Competizione 1.4 T-Jet

  • Is 315 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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