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Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TDIvsSeat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

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

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Skoda Octavia III Combi

RS 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Largest trunk
    610 L
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDISeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,392kg3,069lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
1,958kg4,317lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
75.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
71.1s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
31.4s
Calculated
30.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
1,087km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,685mm184in
4,549mm179in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,508mm59in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
-
Trunk volume
610L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,740L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
121g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TDISeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 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 III CombiRS 2.0 TDISeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.4 s
30.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 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 III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
1,392 kg
3,069 lb
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1,340 kg
2,954 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 CombiRS 2.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 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 III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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 CombiRS 2.0 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
1,111 km
690 mi
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1,087 km
675 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
8.0 s
230 km/h
143 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 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 III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 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
4,549 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 CombiRS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 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 III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.0 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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 CombiRS 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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDISeatLeon III STFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,392 kg
3,069 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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
1,111 km
690 mi
1,087 km
675 mi
CO2 score
-
121 g/km
Trunk score
610 L
21.5 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 RS 2.0 TDISeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TDI

  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 24 km (15 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 23 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Is 52 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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