Car comparison

Skoda Octavia III Combi 1.8 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Variant 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 Combi

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,042 km
    647 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Skoda Octavia III Combi 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Lightest
    1,267 kg
    2,793 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    610 L
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
180hp134kW
184hp137kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,267kg2,793lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,852kg4,083lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
67.8s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
74.4s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
28.9s
Calculated
31.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km509mi
Calculated
1,042km647mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,659mm183in
4,575mm180in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,512mm60in
1,514mm60in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
131mm5in
Trunk volume
610L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,740L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
141g/km
125g/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 Variant GTD 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI: 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 VariantGTD 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 III Combi1.8 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.9 s
31.4 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
97 mph
152 km/h
94 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 VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 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
SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 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 III Combi1.8 TSI
1,267 kg
2,793 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
1,420 kg
3,131 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 VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
229 km/h
142 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: 0.5 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 VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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: 1.3 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
SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
1,042 km
647 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 VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
229 km/h
142 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 VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 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

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 VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
SkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.9 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 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia III Combi1.8 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,267 kg
2,793 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
4,575 mm
180.1 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
820 km
509 mi
1,042 km
647 mi
CO2 score
141 g/km
125 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
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Octavia III Combi 1.8 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Combi 1.8 TSI

  • Is 153 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 222 km (138 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 16 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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