Skoda Octavia 2005 vs Volkswagen Golf 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 133 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 18.5 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 22 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 77 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 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 |
no data | 1470 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 88 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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