Skoda Octavia 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 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 300 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: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia and Volkswagen Golf are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1630 litres | 1620 litres | |
| Skoda Octavia has 25 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 10 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): | 2`030 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 8800 | |
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