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Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIvsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

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

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Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017

RS 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2019
VS

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Lightest
    1,352 kg
    2,981 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,222 km
    759 mi
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,593kg3,512lb
1,352kg2,981lb
Gross weight
2,053kg4,526lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
87.3s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
85.6s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
34.6s
Calculated
35.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,058km657mi
Calculated
1,222km759mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,689mm185in
4,282mm169in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,448mm57in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
-
Trunk volume
590L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions-
118g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.6 s
35.6 s
Top speed
228 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
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,593 kg
3,512 lb
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1,352 kg
2,981 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 2017RS 2.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
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 2017RS 2.0 TDI7.6 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 0.2 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 2017RS 2.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: 0.7 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 2017RS 2.0 TDI
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
136 hp/t
101 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,058 km
657 mi
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1,222 km
759 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.6 s
228 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 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 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 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 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 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 2017RS 2.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.6 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDISeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,593 kg
3,512 lb
1,352 kg
2,981 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 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
1,058 km
657 mi
1,222 km
759 mi
CO2 score
-
118 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 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 RS 2.0 TDISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Is 241 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 165 km (102 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

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