Skoda Octavia 2013 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 58 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is larger, but slightly lower. Skoda Octavia is 10 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 588 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1740 litres | 1620 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Skoda Octavia has 17 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Skoda Octavia uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`013 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 9000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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