Car comparison

Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack · Facelift 2017 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

RS 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack · Facelift 2017

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,412 kg
    3,113 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    610 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,412kg3,113lb
1,501kg3,309lb
Gross weight
1,978kg4,361lb
2,090kg4,608lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
To 99% top speed
74.7s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
70.1s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
32.1s
Calculated
35.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t91kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,020km634mi
Calculated
1,038km645mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,689mm185in
4,679mm184in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,629mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
-
Trunk volume
610L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,740L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions-
139g/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 RS 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 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 2017RS 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.1 s
35.3 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 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 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,412 kg
3,113 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
1,501 kg
3,309 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 2017RS 2.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
219 km/h
136 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 2017RS 2.0 TDI8.0 s
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

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 2017RS 2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,020 km
634 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
1,038 km
645 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
8.0 s
228 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
219 km/h
136 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 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,679 mm
184.2 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 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 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 2017RS 2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.0 s
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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 2017RS 2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Lightness
1,412 kg
3,113 lb
1,501 kg
3,309 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,679 mm
184.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
1,020 km
634 mi
1,038 km
645 mi
CO2 score
-
139 g/km
Trunk score
610 L
21.5 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 RS 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Is 89 kg lighter
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km (11 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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