Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIvsSkoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

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

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AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017
VS

Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017

RS 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,100 km
    684 mi
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDISkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,955kg4,310lb
1,932kg4,259lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
78.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
88.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
30.2s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,100km684mi
Calculated
1,020km634mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,241mm167in
4,689mm185in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,448mm57in
Wheelbase
2,602mm102in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,544mm61in
Ground clearance-
127mm5in
Trunk volume
325L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,060L
1,580L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
131g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDISkoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDISkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.2 s
34.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,390 kg
3,064 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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 mph
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI6.8 s
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,100 km
684 mi
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,020 km
634 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
6.8 s
230 km/h
143 mph
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
230 km/h
143 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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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

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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.8 s
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.9 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 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDISkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
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
Range score
1,100 km
684 mi
1,020 km
634 mi
CO2 score
131 g/km
-
Trunk score
325 L
11.5 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 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
VehicleAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDISkoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 80 km (49 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 265 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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