Car comparison

Skoda Octavia II Combi · Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSIvsSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI

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

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Skoda Octavia II Combi · Facelift 2009

RS 2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2009-2013
VS

Seat Leon III ST

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Skoda Octavia II Combi Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    239 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,415 kg
    3,120 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSISeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
Power
200hp149kW
184hp137kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,415kg3,120lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
72.1s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph
Calculated
72.8s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
31.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
733km456mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,599mm181in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,769mm70in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,451mm57in
1,451mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,528mm60in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
-
Trunk volume
605L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,655L
1,470L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
-
CO2 emissions-
112g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia II Combi Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSISeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia II Combi Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSISeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
31.3 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Skoda Octavia II Combi Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI has 16 hp more than Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia II Combi Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
SeatLeon III ST2.0 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 II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
1,415 kg
3,120 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 II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
239 km/h
149 mph
SeatLeon III ST2.0 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 II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI7.3 s
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia II Combi Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI: 0.5 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 II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia II Combi Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI: 3.2 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 II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.3 s
239 km/h
149 mph
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 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 II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,599 mm
181.1 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 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 II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST 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 II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.3 s
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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 II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia II CombiFacelift 2009RS 2.0 TSISeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.8 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,599 mm
181.1 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
Range score
733 km
456 mi
-
CO2 score
-
112 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 II Combi Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSISeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia II Combi Facelift 2009 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 18 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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