Skoda Octavia 2006 vs Volkswagen Golf 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 50 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.6 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 90 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: | 700 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Volkswagen Passat CC | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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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 | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | 1305 litres | |
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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 45 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`850 | |
| 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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