Car comparison

Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSIvsMini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2018 JCW 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 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019
VS

Mini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2018

JCW 2.0

231 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2021

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    806 km
    501 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
Power
245hp183kW
231hp172kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,330kg2,932lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
84.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
23.2s
Calculated
22.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
806km501mi
Calculated
710km441mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,689mm185in
3,874mm153in
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
127mm5in
143mm6in
Trunk volume
590L
211L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
731L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
44L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
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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 TSIMini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0PowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI5,000-6,200 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,450 rpm
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.05,200-6,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.2 s
22.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
231 hp
172 kW

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI has 14 hp more than Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0 and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI: 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 TSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
320 Nm
236 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 TSI
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
1,330 kg
2,932 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 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
246 km/h
153 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 TSI6.6 s
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.06.1 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0 and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI: 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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 TSI
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 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 TSI
806 km
501 mi
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
710 km
441 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
231 hp
172 kW
6.1 s
246 km/h
153 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 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 2018JCW 2.0
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,874 mm
152.5 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 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.6 s
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.1 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 TSI
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
Power
245 hp
183 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
3,874 mm
152.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
806 km
501 mi
710 km
441 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
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Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.8 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 TSIMini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 97 km (60 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 379 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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