Volkswagen Golf 2018 vs Skoda Octavia 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 70 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.6 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 126 mm (5 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Octavia can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Skoda Octavia version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of Skoda Octavia 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Golf is 12 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 588 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1620 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 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`120 kg | 1`953 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`525 kg | 1`387 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 595 kg | 566 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 9600 | |
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