Skoda Octavia 2005 vs Volkswagen Golf 2007

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Skoda Octavia
2005 - 2009
Volkswagen Golf
2007 - 2009
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Skoda Octavia is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines: 1.6 - 2.01.4 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 102 - 200 HP80 - 140 HP
Torque: 148 - 350 NM132 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.5 - 14 seconds9.5 - 14.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.1 - 8.35.2 - 8.2
Skoda Octavia petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Skoda Octavia equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.57 m4.56 m
Width: 1.77 m1.78 m
Height: 1.47 m1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 580 litres505 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1630 litres1495 litres
Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity.
Skoda Octavia has 75 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 135 litres).
Turning diameter: 10 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.9 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`998~ 1`950
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
average

high
Average price (€): 24002600
Rating in user reviews: 7.9/10 8.8/10
Pros and Cons: Skoda Octavia has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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