Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDIvsSkoda Octavia III Combi 2.0 TDI

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 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017
VS

Skoda Octavia III Combi

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • 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 highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,042 km
    647 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Skoda Octavia III Combi 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,410 kg
    3,109 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    610 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDISkodaOctavia III Combi2.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,410kg3,109lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,048kg4,515lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
74.4s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
66.5s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
31.4s
Calculated
29.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,042km647mi
Calculated
1,020km634mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,575mm180in
4,659mm183in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,470mm58in
1,463mm58in
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
50L
CO2 emissions
125g/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 GTD 2.0 TDISkoda Octavia III Combi 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi 2.0 TDI: 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 Combi2.0 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
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDISkodaOctavia III Combi2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.4 s
29.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
156 km/h
97 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 Combi2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 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 Combi2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
SkodaOctavia III Combi2.0 TDI
1,410 kg
3,109 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
229 km/h
142 mph
SkodaOctavia III Combi2.0 TDI
226 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI7.9 s
SkodaOctavia III Combi2.0 TDI7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI: 0.7 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
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III Combi2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

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
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia III Combi2.0 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
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
1,042 km
647 mi
SkodaOctavia III Combi2.0 TDI
1,020 km
634 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
229 km/h
142 mph
SkodaOctavia III Combi2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.2 s
226 km/h
140 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
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
SkodaOctavia III Combi2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,659 mm
183.4 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 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
SkodaOctavia III Combi2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia III Combi 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
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.9 s
SkodaOctavia III Combi2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.2 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
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 Combi2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDISkodaOctavia III Combi2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Range score
1,042 km
647 mi
1,020 km
634 mi
CO2 score
125 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
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 GTD 2.0 TDISkoda Octavia III Combi 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 km (13 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 2.0 TDI

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 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

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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