Car comparison

Skoda Octavia II RS 2.0 TFSIvsVolkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

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

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Skoda Octavia II

RS 2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2008
VS

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR)

GTI 2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2004-2008

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia II RS 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    705 km
    438 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIRS 2.0 TFSIVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,364kg3,007lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
86.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
77.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
705km438mi
Calculated
679km422mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,578mm180in
4,216mm166in
Width
1,769mm70in
1,759mm69in
Height
1,462mm58in
1,469mm58in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,539mm61in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,539mm61in
1,516mm60in
Trunk volume
560L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,305L
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 RS 2.0 TFSIVolkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia II RS 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIRS 2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IIRS 2.0 TFSIVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
28.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIRS 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIRS 2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIRS 2.0 TFSI
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
1,364 kg
3,007 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 IIRS 2.0 TFSI
240 km/h
149 mph
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIRS 2.0 TFSI7.3 s
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI and Skoda Octavia II RS 2.0 TFSI: 0.1 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 IIRS 2.0 TFSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIRS 2.0 TFSI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIRS 2.0 TFSI
705 km
438 mi
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
679 km
422 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IIRS 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.3 s
240 km/h
149 mph
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 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 IIRS 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,578 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 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 IIRS 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia II 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 IIRS 2.0 TFSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.3 s
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.2 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 IIRS 2.0 TFSI
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIRS 2.0 TFSIVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.2 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,364 kg
3,007 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,578 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Range score
705 km
438 mi
679 km
422 mi
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Octavia II RS 2.0 TFSIVolkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia II RS 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 km (16 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 111 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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