Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIvsSkoda Octavia III Combi · 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 Variant · Facelift 2017

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDISkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
184hp137kW
180hp134kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,417kg3,124lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,013kg4,438lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
74.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
69.4s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
30.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
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
1,000km621mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,667mm184in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,463mm58in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
131mm5in
139mm5in
Trunk volume
605L
610L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,740L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
130g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDISkoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDISkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
30.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI has 4 hp more than Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 mph
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI7.8 s
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI7.5 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: 0.3 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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 1.8 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
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,000 km
621 mi
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
230 km/h
143 mph
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 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
4,667 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.8 s
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDISkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,667 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
130 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

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 Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDISkoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 167 km (104 mi) more estimated range

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 Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Is 42 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 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

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