Car comparison

Skoda Octavia IV 2.0 TDIvsPolestar 2 78 kWh

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

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Skoda Octavia IV

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2019-2024
VS

Polestar 2

78 kWh

408 hpElectricAWDAutomaticLiftback / fastback2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Polestar 2 78 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    660 Nm
    487 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    193 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100

Skoda Octavia IV 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    227 km/h
    141 mph
  • Lightest
    1,548 kg
    3,413 lb
  • Largest trunk
    600 L
  • Best economy score
    97/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IV2.0 TDIPolestar278 kWh
Power
150hp112kW
408hp304kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
660Nm487lb-ft
Curb weight
1,548kg3,413lb
2,113kg4,658lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,600kg5,732lb
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
133.3s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
52.4s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
48.2s
Calculated
40.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
3.3L/100 km71.3mpg US85.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
97hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,351km840mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
-
Length
4,689mm185in
4,606mm181in
Width
1,829mm72in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,470mm58in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
2,686mm106in
2,735mm108in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,602mm63in
Rear track
1,535mm60in
1,601mm63in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
151mm6in
Trunk volume
600L
-
Max trunk volume
1,555L
440L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IV2.0 TDIPolestar278 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
48.2 s
40.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
138 km/h
86 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
Polestar278 kWh
408 hp
304 kW

Polestar 2 78 kWh has 258 hp more than Skoda Octavia IV 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia IV 2.0 TDI and Polestar 2 78 kWh: 258 hp (192 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TDI
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Polestar278 kWh
660 Nm
487 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TDI
1,548 kg
3,413 lb
Polestar278 kWh
2,113 kg
4,658 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 IV2.0 TDI
227 km/h
141 mph
Polestar278 kWh
205 km/h
127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TDI8.7 s
Polestar278 kWh4.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Polestar 2 78 kWh and Skoda Octavia IV 2.0 TDI: 4.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TDI
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
Polestar278 kWh
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IV2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
227 km/h
141 mph
Polestar278 kWh
408 hp
304 kW
4.7 s
205 km/h
127 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 IV2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Polestar278 kWh
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,606 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IV2.0 TDIPolestar278 kWh
Power
150 hp
112 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
660 Nm
487 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
4.7 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,548 kg
3,413 lb
2,113 kg
4,658 lb
Fuel consumption
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,606 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Range score
1,351 km
840 mi
-
Trunk score
600 L
21.2 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Octavia IV 2.0 TDI
Consumption3.7 L/100 km63.6 mpg US76.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km6.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi10.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used555 L147 US gal122 UK gal
Annual fuel cost971.25 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia IV 2.0 TDI

  • Is 565 kg lighter
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Polestar 2 78 kWh

  • Has 258 hp more
  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Is 4.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 96 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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