Skoda Octavia 2006 vs Volkswagen Golf 2007

 
Skoda Octavia
2006 - 2009
Volkswagen Golf
2007 - 2009
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 170 HP140 HP
Torque: 350 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.6 seconds9.8 seconds
Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive.
Skoda Octavia engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.85.6
Real fuel consumption: 6.4 l/100km5.9 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 940 km in combined cycle980 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway1140 km on highway
850 km with real consumption930 km with real consumption

Dimensions

Length: 4.57 m4.56 m
Width: 1.77 m1.78 m
Height: 1.45 m1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 580 litres505 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1630 litres1495 litres
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 meters10.9 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`9852`030
Safety: no datano 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 (€): 24002600
Rating in user reviews: 7.9/10 8.8/10
Pros and Cons: Skoda Octavia has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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