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 2.1 seconds later.
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.67 m
4.26 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.79 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.49 m
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, if possible
1580 litres
1233 litres
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.
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
