Car comparison

Skoda Octavia III RS 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

RS 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017
VS

Seat Leon III

FR 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    134 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDISeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,912kg4,215lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
89.3s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
84.7s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
33.7s
Calculated
33.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
277Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,685mm184in
4,271mm168in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,449mm57in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,634mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,508mm59in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
-
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 RS 2.0 TDISeat Leon III FR 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III RS 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 IIIRS 2.0 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 IIIRS 2.0 TDISeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.7 s
33.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 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 IIIRS 2.0 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 IIIRS 2.0 TDI
1,370 kg
3,020 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 IIIRS 2.0 TDI
232 km/h
144 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 IIIRS 2.0 TDI7.9 s
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia III RS 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 IIIRS 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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 IIIRS 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 IIIRS 2.0 TDI
1,136 km
706 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 IIIRS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
232 km/h
144 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 IIIRS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 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 IIIRS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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 IIIRS 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.9 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 IIIRS 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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 IIIRS 2.0 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
7.9 s
7.5 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 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
1,136 km
706 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
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 RS 2.0 TDISeat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TDI

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 km (16 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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