Skoda Octavia 2007 vs Volkswagen Golf 2007
| 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: | 8.2 seconds | 12.3 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 102 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1630 litres | 1495 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 75 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 135 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.9 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): | 1`995 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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