Car comparison

Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 2.0 TSIvsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 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 · Facelift 2017

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2019
VS

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

FR 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Lightest
    1,313 kg
    2,895 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,087 km
    675 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,313kg2,895lb
1,315kg2,899lb
Gross weight
1,898kg4,184lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
82.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
81.2s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
29.7s
Calculated
34.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
847km527mi
Calculated
1,087km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,670mm184in
4,281mm169in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,634mm104in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,512mm60in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
-
Trunk volume
590L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
120g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 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 IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.7 s
34.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 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
12.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 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 IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI has 6 hp more than Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 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 IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
1,313 kg
2,895 lb
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
1,315 kg
2,899 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 IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
236 km/h
147 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
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 IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI7.3 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI: 0.2 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 IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI: 1.3 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 IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
847 km
527 mi
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
1,087 km
675 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.3 s
236 km/h
147 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 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 IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 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
4,281 mm
168.5 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 IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 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 IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.3 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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 IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,313 kg
2,895 lb
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,281 mm
168.5 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
847 km
527 mi
1,087 km
675 mi
CO2 score
-
120 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
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 2 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 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
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 239 km (149 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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