Skoda Octavia 2019 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 2019 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Skoda Octavia 2019 1.5 engine Volkswagen Golf 2017 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2017 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.52 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is larger, but lower. Skoda Octavia is 12 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 640 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 35 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.5 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): | no data | 1`880 | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 18 600 | |
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