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Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 1.8 TSIvsMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 A 220d

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

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Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015

A 220d

177 hp2143 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Lightest
    1,245 kg
    2,745 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    109 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,190 km
    740 mi
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Power
180hp134kW
177hp132kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,245kg2,745lb
1,410kg3,109lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
80.0s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
81.7s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
31.0s
Calculated
35.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km509mi
Calculated
1,190km740mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,670mm184in
4,299mm169in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,433mm56in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,553mm61in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,552mm61in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
93mm4in
Trunk volume
590L
341L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
1,157L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
109g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSIMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220dPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d3,600-3,800 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.0 s
35.2 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
177 hp
132 kW

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI has 3 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
1,245 kg
2,745 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
1,410 kg
3,109 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 IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
231 km/h
144 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
224 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 IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d: 0.2 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 IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: 1.9 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 IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
820 km
509 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
1,190 km
740 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.3 s
231 km/h
144 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
177 hp
132 kW
7.5 s
224 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 IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 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
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d 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 IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.5 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 IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Power
180 hp
134 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,245 kg
2,745 lb
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
Range score
820 km
509 mi
1,190 km
740 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
109 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 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
VehicleSkoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSIMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 249 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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 371 km (230 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 30 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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