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Skoda Octavia III Combi 1.8 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack · Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

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

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Skoda Octavia III Combi

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack · Facelift 2017

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III Combi 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Lightest
    1,267 kg
    2,793 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    141 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    610 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,267kg2,793lb
1,462kg3,223lb
Gross weight
1,852kg4,083lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
67.8s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
68.9s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
28.9s
Calculated
36.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km509mi
Calculated
821km510mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,659mm183in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,629mm104in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,512mm60in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
175mm7in
Trunk volume
610L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,740L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
141g/km
157g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III Combi 1.8 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 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
MetricSkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.9 s
36.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
97 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 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
SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI
1,267 kg
2,793 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
1,462 kg
3,223 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 III Combi1.8 TSI
229 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
217 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI7.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: 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
SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: 0.6 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 III Combi1.8 TSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI
820 km
509 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
821 km
510 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.4 s
229 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.8 s
217 km/h
135 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 III Combi1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 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
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 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

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 III Combi1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia III Combi 1.8 TSI 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 III Combi1.8 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.8 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 III Combi1.8 TSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.8 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,267 kg
2,793 lb
1,462 kg
3,223 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
820 km
509 mi
821 km
510 mi
CO2 score
141 g/km
157 g/km
Trunk score
610 L
21.5 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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
VehicleSkoda Octavia III Combi 1.8 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Combi 1.8 TSI

  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 16 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 1 km (1 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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