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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDIvsSkoda Octavia III Combi 1.8 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017
VS

Skoda Octavia III Combi

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    115 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDISkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI
Power
184hp137kW
180hp134kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,013kg4,438lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
75.0s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
69.5s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
30.8s
Calculated
30.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
821km510mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,575mm180in
4,659mm183in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,470mm58in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,512mm60in
Ground clearance
131mm5in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
605L
610L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,740L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
115g/km
156g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDISkoda Octavia III Combi 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDISkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.8 s
30.3 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI has 4 hp more than Skoda Octavia III Combi 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 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 VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI
1,375 kg
3,031 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 VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
231 km/h
144 mph
SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI: 0.4 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 VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia III Combi 1.8 TSI: 2.3 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 VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
1,136 km
706 mi
SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI
821 km
510 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
231 km/h
144 mph
SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.5 s
227 km/h
141 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 VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,575 mm
180.1 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,659 mm
183.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 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 VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 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 VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.9 s
SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDISkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,575 mm
180.1 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,659 mm
183.4 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
821 km
510 mi
CO2 score
115 g/km
156 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDISkoda Octavia III Combi 1.8 TSI
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 315 km (196 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 41 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Skoda Octavia III Combi 1.8 TSI

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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