Škoda Octavia RS (2014 – 2016) vs Saab 9-3 Aero (2014): specs compared
The Škoda Octavia RS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 230 hp against 220 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 6.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 240 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.6 L/100 km against 7.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,345 kg against 1,580 kg.
| Specification |
Škoda
Octavia RS
2014 – 2016
|
Saab
9-3 Aero
2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Czech Republic | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2016 | 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 184 – 230 hp | 220 hp |
| Torque | 350 – 380 Nm | 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 – 8.2 s | 6.9 – 8.6 s |
| Top speed | 230 – 249 km/h | 235 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.6 – 6.4 L/100 km | 7.4 – 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,684 mm | 4,669 mm |
| Width | 1,814 mm | 2,037 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2,675 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,345 – 1,507 kg | 1,580 – 1,620 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.