Car comparison

Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TDIvsAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI

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

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Skoda Octavia III

RS 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V)

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    134 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,912kg4,215lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
89.3s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
77.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
33.7s
Calculated
30.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
277Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,170km727mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,685mm184in
4,310mm170in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,449mm57in
1,426mm56in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,506mm59in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
-
Trunk volume
590L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
1,220L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions-
124g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TDIAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)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
MetricSkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.7 s
30.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
1,420 kg
3,131 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 IIIRS 2.0 TDI
232 km/h
144 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI7.9 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TDI: 1.0 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 IIIRS 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 IIIRS 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
1,136 km
706 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
1,170 km
727 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
232 km/h
144 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
6.9 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,426 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 IIIRS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.9 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.9 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDIAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
1,170 km
727 mi
CO2 score
-
124 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 RS 2.0 TDIAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TDI

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 34 km (21 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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