Car comparison

Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSIvsAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI

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

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Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017

RS 2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2016

3.0 TDI

218 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Lightest
    1,367 kg
    3,014 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    610 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,377 km
    856 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Power
230hp172kW
218hp163kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,367kg3,014lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Gross weight
1,933kg4,262lb
2,460kg5,423lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
67.5s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
71.2s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
23.1s
Calculated
26.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
1,377km856mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,689mm185in
4,943mm195in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,912mm115in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,618mm64in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
-
Trunk volume
610L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,740L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
73L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSIAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI3,250-5,000 rpm1,250-3,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.1 s
26.1 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
102 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI has 12 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
1,367 kg
3,014 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
1,830 kg
4,034 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 III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
247 km/h
153 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
237 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI6.8 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI6.8 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 III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI: 1.2 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 III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
769 km
478 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
1,377 km
856 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
247 km/h
153 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 s
237 km/h
147 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 III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 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 III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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 III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20163.0 TDI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.8 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,367 kg
3,014 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
1,377 km
856 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
610 L
21.5 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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 Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSIAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Is 463 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 49 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2016 3.0 TDI

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 608 km (378 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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