Skoda Octavia 2004 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003

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Skoda Octavia
2004 - 2009
Volkswagen Golf
2003 - 2006
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Skoda Octavia is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.4 - 2.01.4 - 3.2

Performance

Power: 75 - 200 HP75 - 250 HP
Torque: 126 - 350 NM126 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 - 15.5 seconds6.2 - 16.7 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.0 - 8.35.0 - 10.7
Skoda Octavia petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, a Skoda Octavia with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a Volkswagen Golf.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.57 m4.21 m
Width: 1.77 m1.76 m
Height: 1.46 m1.48 m
Skoda Octavia is larger, but slightly lower.
Skoda Octavia is 37 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 560 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1420 litres1305 litres
Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity.
Skoda Octavia has 210 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 115 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`961~ 1`861
Safety:
Quality:
average

high
Average price (€): 18001800
Rating in user reviews: 7.9/10 8.2/10
Pros and Cons: Skoda Octavia has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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