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Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017 1.8 TSIvsSeat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    133 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Largest trunk
    610 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSISeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,282kg2,826lb
1,280kg2,822lb
Gross weight
1,867kg4,116lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
68.9s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
69.5s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
29.4s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,667mm184in
4,549mm179in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,512mm60in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
-
Trunk volume
610L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,740L
1,470L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
133g/km
138g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 1.8 TSISeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSISeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.4 s
31.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
1,282 kg
2,826 lb
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI
1,280 kg
2,822 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 III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
229 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI
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 III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI7.5 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI: 0.3 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 III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI
141 hp/t
105 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 III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
862 km
536 mi
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.5 s
229 km/h
142 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.8 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 III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,667 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 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 III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 1.8 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 III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.5 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.8 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 III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSISeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.8 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,282 kg
2,826 lb
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,667 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
133 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
610 L
21.5 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 1.8 TSISeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 km (18 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 23 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.8 TSI

  • Is 2 kg lighter
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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