Car comparison

Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 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 · Facelift 2017

RS 2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) · Facelift 2016

1.750 TBi

240 hp1742 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    154 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
Power
245hp183kW
240hp179kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,442kg3,179lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,902kg4,193lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
83.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.1s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
22.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
735km457mi
Calculated
882km548mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,742cc106cu in
Length
4,689mm185in
4,351mm171in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,448mm57in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,364mm93in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,554mm61in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
-
Trunk volume
590L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions
154g/km
157g/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 TSIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.750 TBiPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI5,000-6,200 rpm1,600-4,300 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
22.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
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
9.6 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
240 hp
179 kW

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI has 5 hp more than Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.750 TBi.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.750 TBi and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
1,442 kg
3,179 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI6.6 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi6.0 s

Although Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI has more power, Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.750 TBi is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.750 TBi and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI: 0.6 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 TSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
735 km
457 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI 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 TSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.6 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.750 TBi
Power
245 hp
183 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,442 kg
3,179 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
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
735 km
457 mi
882 km
548 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
157 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.750 TBi
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 240 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.750 TBi

  • Is 122 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 147 km (91 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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