Car comparison

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSIvsSkoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Polo VI

GTI 2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,280 kg
    2,822 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    847 km
    527 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSISkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Power
200hp149kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,280kg2,822lb
1,313kg2,895lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,898kg4,184lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
75.7s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
82.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
29.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
645km401mi
Calculated
847km527mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,067mm160in
4,670mm184in
Width
1,751mm69in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,549mm100in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,522mm60in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,496mm59in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
141mm6in
Trunk volume
305L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,079L
1,580L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSISkoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI4,900-6,000 rpm1,500-4,350 rpm6,250 rpm
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSISkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
29.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
190 hp
142 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
1,313 kg
2,895 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
238 km/h
148 mph
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI6.7 s
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
145 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
645 km
401 mi
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
847 km
527 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.7 s
238 km/h
148 mph
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.3 s
236 km/h
147 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
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
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 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

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
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
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.7 s
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.3 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
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
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSISkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
1,313 kg
2,895 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
645 km
401 mi
847 km
527 mi
Trunk score
305 L
10.8 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSISkoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 33 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI

  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 202 km (126 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 285 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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