Skoda Octavia 2007 vs Volkswagen Golf 2004
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 160 HP | 102 HP | |
Torque: | 250 NM | 148 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 58 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 102 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.2 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
670 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.57 m | 4.20 m | |
Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
Skoda Octavia is larger, but slightly lower. Skoda Octavia is 37 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | no data | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1305 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.7 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 | no data | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | below average | above average | |
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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