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Skoda Octavia II · Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSIvsAUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

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

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Skoda Octavia II · Facelift 2009

RS 2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2009-2013
VS

AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2008-2013

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,415 kg
    3,120 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    800 km
    497 mi
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Skoda Octavia II Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    585 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSIAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,415kg3,120lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,975kg4,354lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
87.9s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
77.3s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
30.4s
Calculated
27.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
800km497mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,238mm167in
Width
1,769mm70in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,462mm58in
1,421mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,507mm59in
Trunk volume
585L
280L
Max trunk volume
1,455L
1,010L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia II Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSIAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia II Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSIAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.4 s
27.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
1,415 kg
3,120 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 IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
238 km/h
148 mph
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI7.5 s
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and Skoda Octavia II Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI: 0.9 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 IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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 IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
800 km
497 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
238 km/h
148 mph
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.6 s
236 km/h
147 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 IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
585 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 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 IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI 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 IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.5 s
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.6 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 IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSIAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
6.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
585 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
800 km
497 mi
Trunk score
585 L
20.7 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Octavia II Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSIAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia II Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 305 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 86 km (53 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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