Skoda Octavia engine produces 1 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.1
4.2
Skoda Octavia consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
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
380 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1580 litres
1270 litres
Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 210 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 310 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:
1`855 kg
1`800 kg
Net weight:
1`230 kg
1`226 kg
Load capacity:
625 kg
574 kg
Skoda Octavia load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 8 procentiem more than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Skoda Octavia is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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
