Volkswagen Golf 2009 vs Skoda Octavia 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 18 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2009 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2009 2.0 engine Skoda Octavia 2009 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1495 litres | 1630 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 75 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 135 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.7 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 4200 | |
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