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Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 1.8 TSIvsSeat Leon III SC · 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

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Seat Leon III SC · Facelift 2016

FR 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI

  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    118 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSISeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
180hp134kW
184hp137kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,260kg2,778lb
1,275kg2,811lb
Gross weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
81.4s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
80.0s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
31.5s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t108kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,670mm184in
4,246mm167in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,599mm102in
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
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
133g/km
118g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSISeat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 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 20171.8 TSISeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.5 s
32.5 s
Top speed
231 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
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI has 4 hp more than Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI and Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 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 IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 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 20171.8 TSI
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
1,275 kg
2,811 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 20171.8 TSI
231 km/h
144 mph
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 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 IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI7.4 s
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI7.4 s

Although Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI has more power, Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 20171.8 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 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 20171.8 TSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
144 hp/t
108 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 IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
862 km
536 mi
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 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 IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.4 s
231 km/h
144 mph
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.4 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 IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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 III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,246 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 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 IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.4 s
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.4 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 20171.8 TSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSISeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016FR 2.0 TDI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
1,275 kg
2,811 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,246 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
133 g/km
118 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
144 hp/t
108 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSISeat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 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 SC Facelift 2016 FR 2.0 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 249 km (155 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 15 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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