Car comparison

Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

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

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Skoda Octavia III

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR)

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Lightest
    1,260 kg
    2,778 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia III1.8 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
180hp134kW
184hp137kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,260kg2,778lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
82.2s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
78.3s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
31.3s
Calculated
32.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
877km545mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,659mm183in
4,268mm168in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,512mm60in
1,517mm60in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
133mm5in
Trunk volume
590L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
1,270L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
131g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia III1.8 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.3 s
32.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI has 4 hp more than Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
1,320 kg
2,910 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 III1.8 TSI
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI7.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI7.5 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI has more power, Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: 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 III1.8 TSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI: 1.2 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 III1.8 TSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
877 km
545 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
1,111 km
690 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.4 s
232 km/h
144 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
228 km/h
142 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 III1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,659 mm
183.4 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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 III1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI 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 III1.8 TSI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.5 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 III1.8 TSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia III1.8 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.5 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,659 mm
183.4 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
877 km
545 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
131 g/km
-
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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 III 1.8 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 234 km (145 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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