Volkswagen Golf VII Variant
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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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Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI
- Fastest top speed229 km/h142 mph
- Most powerful184 hp137 kW
- Highest torque380 Nm280 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.8 L/100 km49.0 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions125 g/km
- Best estimated range1,042 km647 mi
- Best overall score63/100
- Best performance score51/100
- Best economy score94/100
- Best practicality score88/100
Skoda Octavia III Combi 1.8 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.5 s
- Lightest1,375 kg3,031 lb
- Best power-to-weight131 hp/t98 kW/t7.6 kg/hp
- Largest trunk610 L
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI | SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184hp137kW | 180hp134kW |
| Torque | 380Nm280lb-ft | 280Nm207lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,420kg3,131lb | 1,375kg3,031lb |
| Gross weight | 2,020kg4,453lb | 2,013kg4,438lb |
| Top speed | 229 km/h 142 mph | 227 km/h 141 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 74.4s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph Calculated | 69.5s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9s | 7.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 31.4s Calculated | 30.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.5s Calculated | 7.1s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK | 6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.7s Calculated | 15.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb Calculated | 131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton Calculated | 204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,042km647mi 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 | 125g/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 TDI: Power / Torque
- Skoda Octavia III Combi 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI | 3,500-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,250 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI | 4,500-6,200 rpm | 1,350-4,500 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI | SkodaOctavia 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 | 31.4 s | 30.3 s |
| Top speed | 229 km/h 142 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 94 mph | 154 km/h 96 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI | 1,420 kg 3,131 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI | 229 km/h 142 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI | 7.9 s |
| SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI | 7.5 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 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: 1.9 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI | 130 hp/t 97 kW/t 7.7 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI | 1,042 km 647 mi |
| SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI | 821 km 510 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI | 184 hp 137 kW | 7.9 s | 229 km/h 142 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.
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| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI |
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| SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI |
| 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI |
| 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI | 130 hp/t 97 kW/t 7.7 kg/hp | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 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
| Vehicle | VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI | SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | 229 km/h 142 mph | 227 km/h 141 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,420 kg 3,131 lb | 1,375 kg 3,031 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 4.8 L/100 km 49.0 mpg US 58.9 mpg UK | 6.7 L/100 km 35.1 mpg US 42.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,042 km 647 mi | 821 km 510 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 125 g/km | 156 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 605 L 21.4 cu ft | 610 L 21.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 130 hp/t 97 kW/t 7.7 kg/hp | 131 hp/t 98 kW/t 7.6 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI | Skoda Octavia III Combi 1.8 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK | 6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.40 LC100 km | 11.73 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 13.52 LC100 mi | 18.87 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 720 L190 US gal158 UK gal | 1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,260 LC/year | 1,759 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI
- Has 4 hp more
- Has 100 Nm more
- Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 221 km (137 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 31 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 Combi 1.8 TSI
- Is 45 kg lighter
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 5 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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