Car comparison

Skoda Octavia II RS 2.0 TFSIvsSeat Ibiza III · Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T

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

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Skoda Octavia II

RS 2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2008
VS

Seat Ibiza III · Facelift 2006

Cupra 1.8 T

180 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia II RS 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    705 km
    438 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIRS 2.0 TFSISeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Power
200hp149kW
180hp134kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,177kg2,595lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,649kg3,635lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
86.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
76.6s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
31.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
705km438mi
Calculated
563km350mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
4,578mm180in
3,992mm157in
Width
1,769mm70in
1,698mm67in
Height
1,462mm58in
1,441mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,460mm97in
Front track
1,539mm61in
1,423mm56in
Rear track
1,539mm61in
1,412mm56in
Trunk volume
560L
267L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
960L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
45L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia II RS 2.0 TFSISeat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 TPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia II RS 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIRS 2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T5,800 rpm2,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IIRS 2.0 TFSISeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
31.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIRS 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
180 hp
134 kW

Skoda Octavia II RS 2.0 TFSI has 20 hp more than Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T and Skoda Octavia II RS 2.0 TFSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIRS 2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
245 Nm
181 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIRS 2.0 TFSI
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
1,177 kg
2,595 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 IIRS 2.0 TFSI
240 km/h
149 mph
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIRS 2.0 TFSI7.3 s
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T7.3 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 IIRS 2.0 TFSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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 IIRS 2.0 TFSI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIRS 2.0 TFSI
705 km
438 mi
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
563 km
350 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IIRS 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.3 s
240 km/h
149 mph
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
180 hp
134 kW
7.3 s
229 km/h
142 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 IIRS 2.0 TFSI
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
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,578 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
267 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
3,992 mm
157.2 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 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 IIRS 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia II RS 2.0 TFSI 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 IIRS 2.0 TFSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.3 s
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
7.3 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 IIRS 2.0 TFSI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
SeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIRS 2.0 TFSISeatIbiza IIIFacelift 2006Cupra 1.8 T
Power
200 hp
149 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,177 kg
2,595 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,578 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
267 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
3,992 mm
157.2 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 in
Range score
705 km
438 mi
563 km
350 mi
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
267 L
9.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 II RS 2.0 TFSISeat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia II RS 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 143 km (89 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 293 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Seat Ibiza III Facelift 2006 Cupra 1.8 T

  • Is 298 kg lighter
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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