Car comparison

Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDIvsSeat 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

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017
VS

Seat Leon III

FR 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,388 kg
    3,060 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia III2.0 TDISeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,388kg3,060lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,973kg4,350lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
78.3s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
84.7s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
31.6s
Calculated
33.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,020km634mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,659mm183in
4,271mm168in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,460mm57in
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-
119g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDISeat Leon III FR 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia III2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 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 III2.0 TDISeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.6 s
33.8 s
Top speed
228 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
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 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 III2.0 TDI
1,388 kg
3,060 lb
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
1,390 kg
3,064 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 III2.0 TDI
228 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 III2.0 TDI7.1 s
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI: 0.4 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 III2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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 III2.0 TDI
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III2.0 TDI
1,020 km
634 mi
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
1,111 km
690 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia III2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.1 s
228 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 III2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
228 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
1,460 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 III2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia III 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 III2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.1 s
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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 III2.0 TDI
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia III2.0 TDISeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,388 kg
3,060 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
4,659 mm
183.4 in
Height
1,460 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
1,020 km
634 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
-
119 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
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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 2.0 TDISeat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI

  • Is 2 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI

  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 91 km (56 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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