Volkswagen Tiguan 2023 vs Skoda Octavia 2013
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Skoda Octavia has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 1.4 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.0 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Volkswagen Tiguan is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 - 265 HP | 105 - 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 - 400 NM | 175 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 - 10.6 seconds | 6.9 - 11.1 seconds | |
| In general, Volkswagen Tiguan are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Skoda Octavia. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 - 8.5 | 3.8 - 6.7 | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan petrol engines consumes on average 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Skoda Octavia. On average, Volkswagen Tiguan equipped with diesel engines consume 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.46 m | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan is 12 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Tiguan is 20 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 652 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1650 litres | 1740 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Skoda Octavia may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 90 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.6 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Volkswagen Tiguan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`208 kg | ~ 1`891 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`667 kg | ~ 1`322 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 541 kg | ~ 569 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 35 800 | 6800 | |
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