Car comparison

Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIvsAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) · Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD

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 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2019
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) · Facelift 2016

2.0 JTD

170 hp1956 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    122 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
Power
184hp137kW
170hp127kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,410kg3,109lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
94.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
85.8s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
34.7s
Calculated
46.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,154km717mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,956cc119cu in
Length
4,689mm185in
4,351mm171in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,448mm57in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,634mm104in
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-
136g/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 TDIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD3,750 rpm1,750 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.7 s
46.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
143 km/h
89 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
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
170 hp
127 kW

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI has 14 hp more than Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: 14 hp (10 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
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
350 Nm
258 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
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
1,410 kg
3,109 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
233 km/h
145 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
214 km/h
133 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 TDI8.1 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI and Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD: 0.2 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
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI and Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD: 0.8 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
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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
1,136 km
706 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
1,154 km
717 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
8.1 s
233 km/h
145 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
214 km/h
133 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/h8.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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 20162.0 JTD
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 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 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.1 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.3 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
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
Power
184 hp
137 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
1,136 km
706 mi
1,154 km
717 mi
CO2 score
-
136 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 TDIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 240 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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