Skoda Octavia 2017 vs Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 6 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 3.6 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1380 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | |
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, if possible |
1580 litres | 1520 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 90 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 60 litres). | |||
| 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: | 1`855 kg | 1`830 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`230 kg | 1`420 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 625 kg | 410 kg | |
| Skoda Octavia load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 34 procentiem more than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. Therefore, Skoda Octavia is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 9400 | 8000 | |
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