Car comparison

Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSIvsSeat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI

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

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Skoda Octavia III

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017
VS

Seat Leon III

FR 1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 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 FR 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    877 km
    545 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia III1.8 TSISeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 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
233 km/h
145 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
80.7s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
76.1s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
30.4s
Calculated
33.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg 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
877km545mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,659mm183in
4,271mm168in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,512mm60in
1,511mm59in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
590L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
1,210L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
141g/km
129g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSISeat Leon III FR 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 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 III1.8 TSISeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 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
30.4 s
33.2 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 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 III1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 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 III1.8 TSI
1,245 kg
2,745 lb
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 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 III1.8 TSI
233 km/h
145 mph
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 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 III1.8 TSI7.3 s
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI and Skoda Octavia III 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 III1.8 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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 III1.8 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 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 III1.8 TSI
820 km
509 mi
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
877 km
545 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.3 s
233 km/h
145 mph
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 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 III1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,659 mm
183.4 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 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
4,271 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 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 III1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Seat Leon III FR 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 III1.8 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.3 s
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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 III1.8 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 IIIFR 1.8 TSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia III1.8 TSISeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 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
233 km/h
145 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
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,659 mm
183.4 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,271 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
820 km
509 mi
877 km
545 mi
CO2 score
141 g/km
129 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.

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 III 1.8 TSISeat Leon III FR 1.8 TSI
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI

  • Is 7 kg lighter
  • Has 9 km/h (6 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 FR 1.8 TSI

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 58 km (36 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 12 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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