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Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIvsMini Hatch (F55) · Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0

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

Mini Hatch (F55) · Facelift 2018

Cooper S 2.0

192 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2018

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
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIMiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
Power
184hp137kW
192hp143kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,220kg2,690lb
Gross weight
1,912kg4,215lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Calculated
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
93.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
74.7s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
31.6s
Calculated
28.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
277Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
733km456mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,689mm185in
4,005mm158in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,448mm57in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,567mm101in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,485mm58in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance-
146mm6in
Trunk volume
590L
278L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
941L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
44L
CO2 emissions
119g/km
139g/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 TDIMini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0PowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0: 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
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.05,000-6,000 rpm1,250-4,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIMiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.6 s
28.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Likely limited
232 km/h
144 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
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0 has 8 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 Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0: 8 hp (6 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
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
300 Nm
221 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
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
1,220 kg
2,690 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
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
232 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0 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
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI and Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0: 1.5 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
733 km
456 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
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
192 hp
143 kW
6.9 s
232 km/h
144 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
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
4,005 mm
157.7 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0 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
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
MiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIMiniHatch (F55)Facelift 2018Cooper S 2.0
Power
184 hp
137 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,220 kg
2,690 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
4,005 mm
157.7 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
1,111 km
690 mi
733 km
456 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 TDIMini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 378 km (235 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 312 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mini Hatch (F55) Facelift 2018 Cooper S 2.0

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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