Car comparison

Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSIvsSeat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI

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 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017
VS

Seat Leon III

FR 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI

  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    134 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    109 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,190 km
    740 mi
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Lightest
    1,353 kg
    2,983 lb
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia III1.8 TSISeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
Power
180hp134kW
184hp137kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,353kg2,983lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
1,938kg4,273lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
82.4s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
84.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
32.6s
Calculated
33.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
746km464mi
Calculated
1,190km740mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,659mm183in
4,271mm168in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,634mm104in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,512mm60in
1,508mm59in
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
154g/km
109g/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 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia III1.8 TSISeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
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
32.6 s
33.7 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 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 III1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI has 4 hp more than Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI and Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 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 III1.8 TSI
1,353 kg
2,983 lb
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
1,370 kg
3,020 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
229 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 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 2.0 TDI7.5 s

Although Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI has more power, Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI and Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI: 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
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI: 2.5 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 III1.8 TSI
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
746 km
464 mi
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
1,190 km
740 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
229 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
228 km/h
142 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
229 km/h
142 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 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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
229 km/h
142 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Seat Leon III FR 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 III1.8 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.4 s
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 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
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia III1.8 TSISeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,353 kg
2,983 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 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
746 km
464 mi
1,190 km
740 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
109 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
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI

  • Is 17 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 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
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 444 km (276 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 45 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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