Skoda Octavia 2017 vs Volkswagen Golf 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 70 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.2 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 126 mm (5 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. Note, however, that this Skoda Octavia version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of Skoda Octavia 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is larger, but slightly lower. Skoda Octavia is 12 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 588 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1740 litres | 1620 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Skoda Octavia uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`933 kg | 2`120 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`367 kg | 1`525 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 566 kg | 595 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 9600 | 11 000 | |
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