Car comparison

Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI

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

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Skoda Octavia III

RS 2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2017
VS

Volkswagen Beetle (A5)

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    142 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
230hp172kW
220hp164kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,912kg4,215lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
84.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
79.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
23.3s
Calculated
29.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
806km501mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,685mm184in
4,278mm168in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,449mm57in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,537mm100in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,544mm61in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
590L
310L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
905L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
150g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.3 s
29.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI and Skoda Octavia III RS 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 IIIRS 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
1,320 kg
2,910 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 IIIRS 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI6.7 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI6.7 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 IIIRS 2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 IIIRS 2.0 TSI
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
806 km
501 mi
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
846 km
526 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.7 s
233 km/h
145 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 IIIRS 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia III RS 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 IIIRS 2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.7 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 IIIRS 2.0 TSI
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
Range score
806 km
501 mi
846 km
526 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
150 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 RS 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 280 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 8 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 power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Has 40 km (25 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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