Car comparison

Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 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 · Facelift 2017

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,341 kg
    2,956 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,020 km
    634 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    232 km/h
    144 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,528kg3,369lb
1,341kg2,956lb
Gross weight
1,983kg4,372lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
82.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
85.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
29.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
283Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
1,020km634mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,670mm184in
4,268mm168in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,626mm103in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance
138mm5in
133mm5in
Trunk volume
590L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
1,270L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
129g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 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 IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
29.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI has 6 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 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 IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
1,528 kg
3,369 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,341 kg
2,956 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 IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI6.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: 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 IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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 2.0 TSI: 1.6 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 IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
769 km
478 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,020 km
634 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
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

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 IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
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

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 IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
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

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
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.7 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

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 IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 20172.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,528 kg
3,369 lb
1,341 kg
2,956 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
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
Range score
769 km
478 mi
1,020 km
634 mi
CO2 score
-
129 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 187 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 251 km (156 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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