Car comparison

Skoda Octavia II · Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSIvsRenault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe

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

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Skoda Octavia II · Facelift 2009

RS 2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2009-2013
VS

Renault Megane III

GT 2.0 TCe

180 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia II Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    585 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSIRenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
Power
200hp149kW
180hp134kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
86.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
89.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
29.1s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
733km456mi
Calculated
779km484mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,569mm180in
4,295mm169in
Width
1,769mm70in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,462mm58in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,641mm104in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,546mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,547mm61in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
585L
405L
Max trunk volume
1,455L
1,162L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
60L
CO2 emissions-
178g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia II Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSIRenault Megane III GT 2.0 TCePowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia II Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe5,500 rpm2,250 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSIRenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.1 s
34.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 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 IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
180 hp
134 kW

Skoda Octavia II Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI has 20 hp more than Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe and Skoda Octavia II Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
1,320 kg
2,910 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 IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
240 km/h
149 mph
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI7.3 s
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia II Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI and Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe: 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 IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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 IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
136 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 IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
733 km
456 mi
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
779 km
484 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.3 s
240 km/h
149 mph
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
180 hp
134 kW
7.8 s
230 km/h
143 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 IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
585 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,295 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 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 IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia II Facelift 2009 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 IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.3 s
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.8 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 IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSIRenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
Power
200 hp
149 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
585 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,295 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
733 km
456 mi
779 km
484 mi
CO2 score
-
178 g/km
Trunk score
585 L
20.7 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 II Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSIRenault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia II Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 180 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Has 46 km (29 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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