Car comparison

Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 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 · Facelift 2017

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Lightest
    1,335 kg
    2,943 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    610 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • 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 economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,335kg2,943lb
1,417kg3,124lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
70.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
74.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
29.1s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km509mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,667mm184in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,686mm106in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,542mm61in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
131mm5in
Trunk volume
610L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,740L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
130g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 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 CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
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
29.1 s
30.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI has 6 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 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 CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,417 kg
3,124 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 CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
230 km/h
143 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI7.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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 2.0 TSI: 1.1 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 CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 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 CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
820 km
509 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
230 km/h
143 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
230 km/h
143 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 CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,667 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
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

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 CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
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

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
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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 CombiFacelift 20172.0 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 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 20172.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,667 mm
183.7 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
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
-
130 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

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
VehicleSkoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 82 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 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
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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