Skoda Octavia 2017 vs Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 55 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 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 Sportsvan 2014 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.58 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is larger, but lower. Skoda Octavia is 33 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Octavia is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 590 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 90 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, so Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 10 400 | |
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