Skoda Octavia 2005 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 35 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 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 5.4 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 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 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 125 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | 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 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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