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Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Polo V · Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 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

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017
VS

Volkswagen Polo V · Facelift 2014

GTI 1.8 TSI

192 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    781 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,197 kg
    2,639 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
Power
220hp164kW
192hp143kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,365kg3,009lb
1,197kg2,639lb
Gross weight
1,907kg4,204lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
80.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
72.8s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
Calculated
26.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
781km485mi
Calculated
750km466mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,685mm184in
3,983mm157in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,682mm66in
Height
1,449mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,468mm97in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,443mm57in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,437mm57in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
590L
204L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
882L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
45L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
139g/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 Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI4,200-6,200 rpm1,400-4,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.1 s
26.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
192 hp
143 kW

Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI has 28 hp more than Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI and Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI: 28 hp (21 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
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 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 IIIRS 2.0 TSI
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
1,197 kg
2,639 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
245 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI6.9 s
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI6.7 s

Although Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI has more power, Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI and Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI: 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 IIIRS 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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
781 km
485 mi
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
750 km
466 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
192 hp
143 kW
6.7 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,983 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,450 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 IIIRS 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,197 kg
2,639 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,983 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
781 km
485 mi
750 km
466 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 31 km (19 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 386 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI

  • Is 168 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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