Car comparison

Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSIvsMini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6

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

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Skoda Octavia III

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017
VS

Mini Paceman (R61)

Cooper S 1.6

190 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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

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Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Lightest
    1,245 kg
    2,745 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    820 km
    509 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6

  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    260 Nm
    192 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia III1.8 TSIMiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
Power
180hp134kW
190hp142kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,245kg2,745lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
80.7s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
81.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
30.4s
Calculated
37.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km509mi
Calculated
783km487mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,659mm183in
4,114mm162in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,518mm60in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,531mm60in
Rear track
1,512mm60in
1,558mm61in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
124mm5in
Trunk volume
590L
330L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
1,080L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
47L
CO2 emissions
141g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSIMini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.65,500-6,500 rpm1,700-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia III1.8 TSIMiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.4 s
37.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
190 hp
142 kW

Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6 has 10 hp more than Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI and Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
1,245 kg
2,745 lb
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
1,305 kg
2,877 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 III1.8 TSI
233 km/h
145 mph
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI7.3 s
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.67.4 s

Although Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6 has more power, Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI and Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6: 0.1 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 III1.8 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 III1.8 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
820 km
509 mi
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
783 km
487 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.3 s
233 km/h
145 mph
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
220 km/h
137 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 III1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,659 mm
183.4 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,114 mm
162.0 in
Height
1,518 mm
59.8 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 III1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia III 1.8 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 III1.8 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.3 s
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.4 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 III1.8 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia III1.8 TSIMiniPaceman (R61)Cooper S 1.6
Power
180 hp
134 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,245 kg
2,745 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
4,659 mm
183.4 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,114 mm
162.0 in
Height
1,518 mm
59.8 in
Range score
820 km
509 mi
783 km
487 mi
CO2 score
141 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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 1.8 TSIMini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 36 km (23 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 260 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mini Paceman (R61) Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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