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Skoda Octavia II · Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSIvsMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) · Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo

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

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Skoda Octavia II · Facelift 2009

RS 2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2009-2013
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) · Facelift 2008

A 200 Turbo

193 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2008-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Skoda Octavia II Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    585 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Power
200hp149kW
193hp144kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
87.9s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
88.1s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
30.4s
Calculated
36.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,034cc124cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
3,838mm151in
Width
1,769mm70in
1,764mm69in
Height
1,462mm58in
1,595mm63in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,568mm101in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,547mm61in
Trunk volume
585L
435L
Max trunk volume
1,455L
1,995L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
54L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia II Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSIMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 TurboPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia II Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo5,000 rpm1,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.4 s
36.1 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW

Skoda Octavia II Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo and Skoda Octavia II Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
1,305 kg
2,877 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 IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
238 km/h
148 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI7.5 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia II Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 0.5 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 IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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 IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
684 km
425 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
238 km/h
148 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW
8.0 s
227 km/h
141 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 IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
585 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
3,838 mm
151.1 in
Height
1,595 mm
62.8 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 IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia II Facelift 2009 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 IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.5 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
8.0 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 IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.0 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
585 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
3,838 mm
151.1 in
Height
1,595 mm
62.8 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
684 km
425 mi
Trunk score
585 L
20.7 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Octavia II Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSIMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia II Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 km (19 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 150 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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