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Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIvsMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220

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

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Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017

RS 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177)

A 220

190 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    232 km/h
    144 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    134 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,912kg4,215lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
93.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
75.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
31.6s
Calculated
27.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
277Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
773km480mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,689mm185in
4,419mm174in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,448mm57in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
-
Ground clearance-
104mm4in
Trunk volume
590L
-
Max trunk volume
1,580L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
51L
CO2 emissions
119g/km
151g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220PowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI-1,750-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220-1,800 rpm2,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.6 s
27.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
190 hp
142 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220 has 6 hp more than Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
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 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
1,430 kg
3,153 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 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI7.9 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 2206.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220 and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: 1.0 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 2017RS 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220: 2.1 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 2017RS 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,111 km
690 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
773 km
480 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
190 hp
142 kW
6.9 s
235 km/h
146 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 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220 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 2017RS 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.9 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
1,111 km
690 mi
773 km
480 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
151 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 338 km (210 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 32 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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