Volkswagen Golf 2009 vs Skoda Octavia 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 35 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1495 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 75 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 125 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.9 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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