Volkswagen Golf 2007 vs Skoda Octavia 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 22 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 16 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.7 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 Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia 2005 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Skoda Octavia 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 1 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| 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 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.9 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): | 1`880 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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