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 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • 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

  • Lightest
    1,235 kg
    2,723 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    138 g/km
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,353kg2,983lb
1,235kg2,723lb
Gross weight
1,938kg4,273lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
81.9s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
80.3s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
32.5s
Calculated
33.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,670mm184in
4,282mm169in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,511mm59in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
-
Trunk volume
590L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
153g/km
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 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 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 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
7.0 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.5 s
33.7 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 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
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
150 km/h
93 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
280 Nm
207 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
1,353 kg
2,983 lb
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
1,235 kg
2,723 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
229 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
226 km/h
140 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 TSI7.4 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 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
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: 0.6 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 20171.8 TSI
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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
833 km
518 mi
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
833 km
518 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
7.4 s
229 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.5 s
226 km/h
140 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/h7.4 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 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/h7.4 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 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
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.4 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.5 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
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.8 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,353 kg
2,983 lb
1,235 kg
2,723 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 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
833 km
518 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
153 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI

  • Is 118 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 15 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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