Škoda Octavia RS (2001 – 2004) vs MG ZS Sedan (2001 – 2004): specs compared
Both offer around 180 hp at most. The MG ZS Sedan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.7 s against 7.9 s. The Škoda Octavia RS has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 224 km/h. The MG ZS Sedan uses less fuel, from 5.4 L/100 km against 8.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,125 kg against 1,300 kg.
| Specification |
Škoda
Octavia RS
2001 – 2004
|
MG
ZS Sedan
2001 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Czech Republic | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2004 | 2001 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 180 hp | 101 – 177 hp |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 160 – 260 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 s | 7.7 – 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 187 – 224 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.0 L/100 km | 5.4 – 9.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,509 mm | 4,529 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,300 kg | 1,125 – 1,235 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.