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Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSIvsAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) · Facelift 2016 1.750 TBi

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

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Skoda Octavia III

RS 2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2017
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) · Facelift 2016

1.750 TBi

240 hp1742 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    249 km/h
    155 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    149 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.750 TBi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    882 km
    548 mi
  • Best performance score
    60/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
Power
230hp172kW
240hp179kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,932kg4,259lb
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Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
81.1s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
68.1s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
25.0s
Calculated
22.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
781km485mi
Calculated
882km548mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,742cc106cu in
Length
4,685mm184in
4,351mm171in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,449mm57in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,364mm93in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,554mm61in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
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Trunk volume
590L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
157g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.750 TBiPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.750 TBi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi5,750 rpm2,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.0 s
22.5 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
240 hp
179 kW

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.750 TBi has 10 hp more than Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI and Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.750 TBi: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
1,320 kg
2,910 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 IIIRS 2.0 TSI
249 km/h
155 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
244 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.750 TBi and Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI: 0.8 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 IIIRS 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
781 km
485 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
882 km
548 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
249 km/h
155 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
240 hp
179 kW
6.0 s
244 km/h
152 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 IIIRS 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 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 IIIRS 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.750 TBi 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 IIIRS 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.8 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.0 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 IIIRS 2.0 TSI
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
Power
230 hp
172 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.0 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
781 km
485 mi
882 km
548 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
157 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.750 TBi
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 240 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.750 TBi

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 101 km (63 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

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