Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDIvsSkoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI

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

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AUDI A3 (8V)

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016
VS

Skoda Octavia III

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017

Comparison overview

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

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AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    108 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,220 km
    758 mi
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDISkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
Power
184hp137kW
180hp134kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,285kg2,833lb
1,260kg2,778lb
Gross weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
81.3s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
82.2s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
30.1s
Calculated
31.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,220km758mi
Calculated
877km545mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,237mm167in
4,659mm183in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,601mm102in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,542mm61in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,512mm60in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
365L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
1,580L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
108g/km
131g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDISkoda Octavia III 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDISkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.1 s
31.3 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI has 4 hp more than Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI and AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
1,260 kg
2,778 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)2.0 TDI
234 km/h
145 mph
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
232 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI7.3 s
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI: 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
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI: 1.6 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
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
1,220 km
758 mi
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
877 km
545 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.3 s
234 km/h
145 mph
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.4 s
232 km/h
144 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)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,659 mm
183.4 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 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)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) 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)2.0 TDI
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
7.3 s
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.4 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)2.0 TDI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8V)2.0 TDISkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
Fuel consumption
4.1 L/100 km
57.4 mpg US
68.9 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,237 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,659 mm
183.4 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
1,220 km
758 mi
877 km
545 mi
CO2 score
108 g/km
131 g/km
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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
VehicleAUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDISkoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI
Consumption4.1 L/100 km57.4 mpg US68.9 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.17 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.55 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used615 L162 US gal135 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,076 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 342 km (213 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 23 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Has 225 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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