Car comparison

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

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017

RS 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,391 kg
    3,067 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDISkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,391kg3,067lb
1,497kg3,300lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
2,063kg4,548lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
75.0s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
71.5s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
32.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
1,078km670mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,689mm185in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,544mm61in
Ground clearance
131mm5in
127mm5in
Trunk volume
605L
610L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,740L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
124g/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 RS 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: 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 2017RS 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
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDISkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
32.6 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
152 km/h
94 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 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 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
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,497 kg
3,300 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
231 km/h
144 mph
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
224 km/h
139 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 TDI7.9 s
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: 0.2 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
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
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
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,064 km
661 mi
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,078 km
670 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
7.9 s
231 km/h
144 mph
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.7 s
224 km/h
139 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/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.9 s
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.7 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
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDISkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 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
7.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
1,497 kg
3,300 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,064 km
661 mi
1,078 km
670 mi
CO2 score
124 g/km
-
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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.

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 RS 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Is 106 kg lighter
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km (9 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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