Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIvsSkoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019
VS

Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,020 km
    634 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDISkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
184hp137kW
180hp134kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,341kg2,956lb
1,245kg2,745lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
85.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
80.0s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
29.4s
Calculated
31.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,020km634mi
Calculated
820km509mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,670mm184in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
141mm6in
Trunk volume
380L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,580L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDISkoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDISkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.4 s
31.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI has 4 hp more than Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,341 kg
2,956 lb
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
1,245 kg
2,745 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI7.5 s
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI7.3 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI has more power, Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,020 km
634 mi
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
820 km
509 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.3 s
231 km/h
144 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.5 s
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.3 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDISkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,341 kg
2,956 lb
1,245 kg
2,745 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
1,020 km
634 mi
820 km
509 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDISkoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 201 km (125 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Is 96 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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