Skoda Octavia 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 5 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Skoda Octavia is 37 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 210 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.8 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`970 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 4200 | |
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