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Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI

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 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2019
VS

Volkswagen Polo VI

GTI 2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    232 km/h
    144 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    769 km
    478 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,280 kg
    2,822 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
190hp142kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,528kg3,369lb
1,280kg2,822lb
Gross weight
1,983kg4,372lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
82.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
75.7s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
26.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
645km401mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,670mm184in
4,067mm160in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,549mm100in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,496mm59in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
143mm6in
Trunk volume
590L
305L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
1,079L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
40L

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 TSIVolkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI: 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI4,900-6,000 rpm1,500-4,350 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
26.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Likely limited
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
158 km/h
98 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 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
1,528 kg
3,369 lb
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 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 IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
238 km/h
148 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 TSI6.7 s
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI6.7 s

Although Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI has more power, Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 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 20172.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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 IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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
769 km
478 mi
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
645 km
401 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
6.7 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.7 s
238 km/h
148 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/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
305 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 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/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 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
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.7 s
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.7 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
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,528 kg
3,369 lb
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
305 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
645 km
401 mi
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
305 L
10.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI

  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 124 km (77 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 285 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 248 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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