Škoda Octavia RS (2016 – 2019) vs Audi A5 Sportback (2016 – 2019): specs compared

The Audi A5 Sportback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 252 hp against 230 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.0 s against 6.7 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.3 L/100 km against 4.5 L/100 km. The Škoda Octavia RS is the lighter car, from 1,345 kg against 1,545 kg.

Specification Škoda Octavia RS Škoda Octavia RS 2016 – 2019 Audi A5 Sportback Audi A5 Sportback 2016 – 2019
Overview
Origin Czech Republic Germany
Documented years 2016 – 2019 2016 – 2019
Body style — Sportback · Hatchback
Variants 5 8
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive AWD · FWD FWD · AWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 184 – 230 hp 190 – 252 hp
Torque 350 – 380 Nm 370 – 400 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.7 – 7.9 s 6.0 – 7.9 s
Top speed 229 – 249 km/h 209 – 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 4.5 – 6.5 L/100 km 4.3 – 6.3 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,689 mm 4,732 mm
Width 1,814 mm 1,844 mm
Height 1,448 mm 1,387 mm
Wheelbase 2,680 mm 2,824 mm
Curb weight 1,345 – 1,550 kg 1,545 – 1,715 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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