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Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSIvsFord Fiesta VII (MK7) · Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost

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

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Skoda Octavia III

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017
VS

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) · Facelift 2012

ST 1.6 EcoBoost

182 hp1596 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Most powerful
    182 hp
    136 kW
  • Lightest
    1,088 kg
    2,399 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    138 g/km
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    820 km
    509 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia III1.8 TSIFordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
180hp134kW
182hp136kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,245kg2,745lb
1,088kg2,399lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
81.2s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
30.5s
Calculated
31.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km509mi
Calculated
712km442mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,596cc97cu in
Length
4,659mm183in
3,982mm157in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,709mm67in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,489mm98in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,492mm59in
Rear track
1,512mm60in
1,481mm58in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
590L
281L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
965L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
42L
CO2 emissions
141g/km
138g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSIFord Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoostPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost5,700 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia III1.8 TSIFordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.5 s
31.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
182 hp
136 kW

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost has 2 hp more than Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI and Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
1,245 kg
2,745 lb
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
1,088 kg
2,399 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 III1.8 TSI
233 km/h
145 mph
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
223 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI7.3 s
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost and Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI: 0.4 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 III1.8 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 III1.8 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
820 km
509 mi
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
712 km
442 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.3 s
233 km/h
145 mph
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
182 hp
136 kW
6.9 s
223 km/h
139 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 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
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
3,982 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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 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
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost 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 III1.8 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.3 s
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 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
FordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia III1.8 TSIFordFiesta VII (MK7)Facelift 2012ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Power
180 hp
134 kW
182 hp
136 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,245 kg
2,745 lb
1,088 kg
2,399 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
3,982 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
820 km
509 mi
712 km
442 mi
CO2 score
141 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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 1.8 TSIFord Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 108 km (67 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 309 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Ford Fiesta VII (MK7) Facelift 2012 ST 1.6 EcoBoost

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 157 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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