Car comparison

Skoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSIvsVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Skoda Octavia II Combi

RS 2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2005-2008
VS

Volkswagen Golf V Variant

1.4 TSI

170 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedWagon / estate2007-2008

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Skoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    580 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,383 kg
    3,049 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    743 km
    462 mi
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSIVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
200hp149kW
170hp127kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,415kg3,120lb
1,383kg3,049lb
Gross weight
1,955kg4,310lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
72.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
38.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
174Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
696km433mi
Calculated
743km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
4,572mm180in
4,556mm179in
Width
1,769mm70in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,504mm59in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,526mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
580L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,630L
1,495L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Skoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSIVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI6,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSIVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
38.2 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW

Skoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSI has 30 hp more than Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI and Skoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSI: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
1,383 kg
3,049 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
238 km/h
148 mph
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI7.5 s
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSI and Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI and Skoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSI: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
696 km
433 mi
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
743 km
462 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
238 km/h
148 mph
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
218 km/h
135 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,572 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,504 mm
59.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
8.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia II CombiRS 2.0 TFSIVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,383 kg
3,049 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,572 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,504 mm
59.2 in
Range score
696 km
433 mi
743 km
462 mi
Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSIVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia II Combi RS 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Is 32 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 47 km (29 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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