Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 62 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 177 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 8.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.2
5.2
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1050 km in combined cycle
1050 km in combined cycle
1270 km on highway
1270 km on highway
910 km with real consumption
1030 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.51 m
4.40 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.47 m
Skoda Octavia is 11 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
548 litres
460 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1512 litres
1470 litres
Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 88 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 42 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf.
Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Octavia, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better.
