Car comparison

Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 1.8 TSIvsAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) · Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM

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

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Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) · Facelift 2016

2.0 JTDM

175 hp1956 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Lightest
    1,245 kg
    2,745 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    113 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,395 km
    867 mi
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
Power
180hp134kW
175hp130kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,245kg2,745lb
1,335kg2,943lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
-
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
To 99% top speed
80.0s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
82.0s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
31.0s
Calculated
39.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km509mi
Calculated
1,395km867mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,956cc119cu in
Length
4,670mm184in
4,351mm171in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,364mm93in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,554mm61in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
-
Trunk volume
590L
-
Max trunk volume
1,580L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
113g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDMPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM3,750 rpm1,750 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.0 s
39.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
175 hp
130 kW

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI has 5 hp more than Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
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 20171.8 TSI
1,245 kg
2,745 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
1,335 kg
2,943 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 20171.8 TSI
231 km/h
144 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
219 km/h
136 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI7.3 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI and Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM: 0.5 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 20171.8 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: 1.8 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 20171.8 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
820 km
509 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
1,395 km
867 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.3 s
231 km/h
144 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
175 hp
130 kW
7.8 s
219 km/h
136 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 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
Power
175 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
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 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
Power
175 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 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 20171.8 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.3 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
7.8 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 20171.8 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
Power
180 hp
134 kW
175 hp
130 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.8 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Lightness
1,245 kg
2,745 lb
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
820 km
509 mi
1,395 km
867 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
113 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 1.8 TSIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 576 km (358 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 26 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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