Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIvsSkoda Octavia II · Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI

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

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AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2008-2013
VS

Skoda Octavia II · Facelift 2009

RS 2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2009-2013

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,330 kg
    2,932 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    764 km
    475 mi
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSISkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,330kg2,932lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
78.8s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
87.9s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
30.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
764km475mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,238mm167in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,769mm70in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,514mm60in
Trunk volume
350L
585L
Max trunk volume
1,080L
1,455L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSISkoda Octavia II Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia II Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm
SkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSISkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
30.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
SkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
1,470 kg
3,241 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
238 km/h
148 mph
SkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI6.8 s
SkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI7.5 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: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and Skoda Octavia II Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI: 0.5 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
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.8 s
238 km/h
148 mph
SkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
238 km/h
148 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
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
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

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
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
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

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
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.8 s
SkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.5 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
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20082.0 TFSISkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
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
Range score
764 km
475 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
585 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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
VehicleAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSISkoda Octavia II Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 km (31 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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