Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (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 Sportback (8V)

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016
VS

Skoda Octavia III

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 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
    110 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,190 km
    740 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,245 kg
    2,745 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDISkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
Power
184hp137kW
180hp134kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,315kg2,899lb
1,245kg2,745lb
Gross weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
83.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
81.2s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,190km740mi
Calculated
820km509mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,310mm170in
4,659mm183in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,426mm56in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,512mm60in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
380L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,220L
1,580L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
110g/km
141g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDISkoda Octavia III 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (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 Sportback (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 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDISkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
30.5 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 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
12.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (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 Sportback (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 Sportback (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 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
1,245 kg
2,745 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 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
234 km/h
145 mph
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

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

Although AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI has more power, Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI: 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 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI: 1.9 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 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
1,190 km
740 mi
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
820 km
509 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.4 s
234 km/h
145 mph
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.3 s
233 km/h
145 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 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.4 s
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.3 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 Sportback (8V)2.0 TDI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (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
7.4 s
7.3 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
1,245 kg
2,745 lb
Fuel consumption
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
1,190 km
740 mi
820 km
509 mi
CO2 score
110 g/km
141 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDISkoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI
Consumption4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.35 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.83 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used630 L166 US gal139 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,103 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 371 km (230 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 31 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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