Car comparison

Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIvsAlfa 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

RS 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019
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 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
  • Best power-to-weight
    134 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Lightest
    1,335 kg
    2,943 lb
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
Power
184hp137kW
175hp130kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,335kg2,943lb
Gross weight
1,912kg4,215lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Calculated
219 km/h
136 mph
To 99% top speed
93.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
82.0s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
31.6s
Calculated
39.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
277Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
1,395km867mi
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
2,364mm93in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,554mm61in
Trunk volume
590L
-
Max trunk volume
1,580L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions
119g/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 RS 2.0 TDIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDMPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: 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 2017RS 2.0 TDI-1,750-3,250 rpm3,500 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 2017RS 2.0 TDIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.6 s
39.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Likely limited
219 km/h
136 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
147 km/h
91 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 JTDM
175 hp
130 kW

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI has 9 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 RS 2.0 TDI: 9 hp (7 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 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 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,370 kg
3,020 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 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 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 2017RS 2.0 TDI7.9 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM7.8 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: 0.1 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
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,111 km
690 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 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 2017RS 2.0 TDIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
Power
184 hp
137 kW
175 hp
130 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
1,111 km
690 mi
1,395 km
867 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
113 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 RS 2.0 TDIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 284 km (177 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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Engine or modification
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