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Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSIvsAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI

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Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017

RS 2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (C8)

45 TFSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,518 kg
    3,347 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    144 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    610 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
Power
245hp183kW
245hp183kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,518kg3,347lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Gross weight
1,978kg4,361lb
2,310kg5,093lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
78.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
22.0s
Calculated
22.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
794km493mi
Calculated
926km576mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,689mm185in
4,939mm194in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,886mm74in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,467mm58in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,924mm115in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
-
Trunk volume
610L
565L
Max trunk volume
1,740L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
63L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
154g/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 (C8) 45 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI5,000-6,200 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.0 s
22.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 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
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
370 Nm
273 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
1,518 kg
3,347 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
1,705 kg
3,759 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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 TSI6.7 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI: 0.3 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
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI and AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI: 0.5 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
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
144 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
794 km
493 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
926 km
576 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
245 hp
183 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (C8)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 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
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI 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
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.7 s
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.0 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
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIAUDIA6 Avant (C8)45 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,518 kg
3,347 lb
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Range score
794 km
493 mi
926 km
576 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
154 g/km
Trunk score
610 L
21.5 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
144 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
VehicleSkoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSIAUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Is 187 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

AUDI A6 Avant (C8) 45 TFSI

  • Has 133 km (83 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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