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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 40 TFSIvsSkoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI

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

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

40 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2019-2020
VS

Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2019

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,335 kg
    2,943 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    873 km
    542 mi
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSISkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,335kg2,943lb
1,528kg3,369lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,983kg4,372lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
82.3s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
82.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
26.4s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
873km542mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,313mm170in
4,670mm184in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,426mm56in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance-
138mm5in
Trunk volume
380L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,220L
1,580L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSISkoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSISkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.4 s
27.3 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
1,528 kg
3,369 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)Facelift 201640 TFSI
244 km/h
152 mph
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 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)Facelift 201640 TFSI6.8 s
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI: 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)Facelift 201640 TFSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
124 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
873 km
542 mi
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
769 km
478 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.8 s
244 km/h
152 mph
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 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)Facelift 201640 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 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)Facelift 201640 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI 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)Facelift 201640 TFSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.8 s
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.7 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)Facelift 201640 TFSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSISkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.7 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Lightness
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
1,528 kg
3,369 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
873 km
542 mi
769 km
478 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
124 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
VehicleAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSISkoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI

  • Is 193 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 104 km (64 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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