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Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIvsMini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 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 (F56) · Facelift 2018

Cooper SD 2.0

170 hp1995 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    232 km/h
    144 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,240 kg
    2,734 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    110 g/km

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
Power
184hp137kW
170hp127kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,240kg2,734lb
Gross weight
1,912kg4,215lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Calculated
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
93.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
76.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
31.6s
Calculated
32.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
277Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
1,048km651mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,689mm185in
3,850mm152in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,448mm57in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,485mm58in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance-
143mm6in
Trunk volume
590L
211L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
-
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
44L
CO2 emissions
119g/km
110g/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 (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0PowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.04,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.6 s
32.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Likely limited
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
152 km/h
94 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
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
170 hp
127 kW

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI has 14 hp more than Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0 and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: 14 hp (10 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
360 Nm
266 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
1,240 kg
2,734 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
225 km/h
140 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
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.07.2 s

Although Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI has more power, Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0 and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: 0.7 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
1,048 km
651 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
170 hp
127 kW
7.2 s
225 km/h
140 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,850 mm
151.6 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 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
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.2 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 (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018Cooper SD 2.0
Power
184 hp
137 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,850 mm
151.6 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
1,111 km
690 mi
1,048 km
651 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
110 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 RS 2.0 TDIMini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 63 km (39 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 379 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 Cooper SD 2.0

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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