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Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIvsAUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

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 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2019
VS

AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,955kg4,310lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
94.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
78.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
34.7s
Calculated
30.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,100km684mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,689mm185in
4,241mm167in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,448mm57in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,602mm102in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,514mm60in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
-
Trunk volume
590L
325L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
1,060L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions-
131g/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 TDIAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 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
MetricSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.7 s
30.2 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
154 km/h
96 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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
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
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
233 km/h
145 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 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
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI8.1 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI6.8 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: 1.3 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
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI and AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 0.6 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 2017RS 2.0 TDI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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
1,136 km
706 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,100 km
684 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
8.1 s
233 km/h
145 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
6.8 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
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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
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

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/h8.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
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

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
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.1 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.8 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
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIAUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
6.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
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
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
1,100 km
684 mi
CO2 score
-
131 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 TDIAUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 36 km (23 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 265 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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