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Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIvsNissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T

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 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Nissan Pulsar (C13)

1.6 DIG-T

190 hp1618 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

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
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,020 km
    634 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Lightest
    1,363 kg
    3,005 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDINissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,363kg3,005lb
Gross weight
1,932kg4,259lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
88.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
79.5s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
34.4s
Calculated
39.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,020km634mi
Calculated
780km484mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,618cc99cu in
Length
4,689mm185in
4,387mm173in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,448mm57in
1,520mm60in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,530mm60in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
156mm6in
Trunk volume
590L
385L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
1,395L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
46L
CO2 emissions-
138g/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 TDINissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-TPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T5,600 rpm1,600-5,200 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDINissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.4 s
39.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
147 km/h
91 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
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
190 hp
142 kW

Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T 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 Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T: 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
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
240 Nm
177 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
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
1,363 kg
3,005 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
230 km/h
143 mph
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
217 km/h
135 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
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: 0.2 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
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI and Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T: 1.0 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
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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
1,020 km
634 mi
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
780 km
484 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
230 km/h
143 mph
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
217 km/h
135 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
230 km/h
143 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
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,387 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,520 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.9 s
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.7 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
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDINissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,363 kg
3,005 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,387 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,520 mm
59.8 in
Range score
1,020 km
634 mi
780 km
484 mi
CO2 score
-
138 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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 TDINissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 241 km (150 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 205 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 27 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 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

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