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 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017
VS

Seat Leon III

FR 1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    131 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    877 km
    545 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia III1.8 TSISeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,260kg2,778lb
1,235kg2,723lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
82.2s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
80.5s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
31.3s
Calculated
33.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
877km545mi
Calculated
833km518mi
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
131g/km
138g/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
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
31.3 s
33.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 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
152 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 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
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 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 III1.8 TSI
232 km/h
144 mph
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 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 III1.8 TSI7.4 s
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI and Seat Leon III FR 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
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 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 III1.8 TSI
877 km
545 mi
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 TSI
833 km
518 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
7.4 s
232 km/h
144 mph
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 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 III1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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/h7.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 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/h7.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 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 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
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.4 s
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 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 III1.8 TSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFR 1.8 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 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
7.4 s
7.5 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
1,235 kg
2,723 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
4,659 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
877 km
545 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
131 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 44 km (27 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

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 Leon III FR 1.8 TSI

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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