Volkswagen Golf 2007 vs Skoda Octavia 2005

 
Volkswagen Golf
2007 - 2009
Skoda Octavia
2005 - 2009
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 102 HP102 HP
Torque: 148 NM148 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.3 seconds12 seconds
Volkswagen Golf and Skoda Octavia have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.47.2
Real fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100km7.7 l/100km
By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 740 km in combined cycle760 km in combined cycle
910 km on highway960 km on highway
710 km with real consumption710 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 480'000 km480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 10 years11 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Volkswagen TouranInstalled on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Volkswagen Golf 2007 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners. Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ...  More about Volkswagen Golf 2007 1.6 engine 

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 m4.57 m
Width: 1.78 m1.77 m
Height: 1.47 m1.47 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 litres580 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1495 litres1630 litres
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 meters10 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`9001`930
Safety: no datano 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 (€): 22002400
Rating in user reviews: 8.8/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Golf has
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
Skoda Octavia has
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
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