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Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 RS 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

RS 2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Volkswagen Polo VI

GTI 2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    249 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    769 km
    478 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,280 kg
    2,822 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
230hp172kW
200hp149kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,365kg3,009lb
1,280kg2,822lb
Gross weight
1,907kg4,204lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
80.1s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
75.2s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
24.9s
Calculated
26.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
678km421mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,689mm185in
4,067mm160in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,448mm57in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,549mm100in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,496mm59in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
143mm6in
Trunk volume
590L
305L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
1,079L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
40L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 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 2017RS 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI4,390-6,000 rpm1,500-4,350 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.9 s
26.8 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI has 30 hp more than Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 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 2017RS 2.0 TSI
1,365 kg
3,009 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 2017RS 2.0 TSI
249 km/h
155 mph
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
237 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI6.8 s
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI6.7 s

Although Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI has more power, Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI: 0.1 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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 2017RS 2.0 TSI
769 km
478 mi
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
678 km
421 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
249 km/h
155 mph
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.7 s
237 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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 2017RS 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 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
237 km/h
147 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.8 s
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 2017RS 2.0 TSI
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.7 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 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
678 km
421 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
-
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
305 L
10.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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 RS 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 91 km (57 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 285 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

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel

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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