Skoda Octavia 2018 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 310 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 120 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2017: It has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive. The system analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. Under normal driving conditions, the torque split is 100% front to 0% rear. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | 128 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 two 4x4 versions of Skoda Octavia 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
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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 | 343 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | 1233 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 247 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 347 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 10 000 | 10 200 | |
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