Skoda Octavia petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Skoda Octavia equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Ground clearance:
138 - 141 mm (5.4 - 5.6 inches)
128 - 142 mm (5 - 5.6 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Octavia can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.
Dimensions
Length:
4.67 m
4.26 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.79 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.49 m
Skoda Octavia is larger, but slightly lower. Skoda Octavia is 41 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
590 litres
380 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1580 litres
1270 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 310 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.5 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
