Car comparison

Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 1.8 TSIvsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI

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

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Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,245 kg
    2,745 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,245kg2,745lb
1,252kg2,760lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
80.0s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
76.4s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
31.0s
Calculated
33.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km509mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,670mm184in
4,282mm169in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,512mm60in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
-
Trunk volume
590L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
1,210L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
134g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.0 s
33.2 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
1,245 kg
2,745 lb
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
1,252 kg
2,760 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 20171.8 TSI
231 km/h
144 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
224 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI7.3 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: 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 IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
820 km
509 mi
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
862 km
536 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.3 s
231 km/h
144 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.2 s
224 km/h
139 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 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 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 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 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 IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.3 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.2 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 20171.8 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.2 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,245 kg
2,745 lb
1,252 kg
2,760 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
820 km
509 mi
862 km
536 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Is 7 kg lighter
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 42 km (26 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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