Car comparison

Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen 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

RS 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,392 kg
    3,069 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Largest trunk
    610 L
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,392kg3,069lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,958kg4,317lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
75.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
74.4s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
31.4s
Calculated
31.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
1,042km647mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,685mm184in
4,575mm180in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,514mm60in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
131mm5in
Trunk volume
610L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,740L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
125g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TDI: 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 CombiRS 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 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 CombiRS 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.4 s
31.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 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 CombiRS 2.0 TDI
1,392 kg
3,069 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 CombiRS 2.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TDI8.0 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TDI: 0.1 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 CombiRS 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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 CombiRS 2.0 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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 CombiRS 2.0 TDI
1,111 km
690 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 CombiRS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
8.0 s
230 km/h
143 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 CombiRS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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 CombiRS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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 CombiRS 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.0 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 CombiRS 2.0 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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 CombiRS 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 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
7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,392 kg
3,069 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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
1,111 km
690 mi
1,042 km
647 mi
CO2 score
-
125 g/km
Trunk score
610 L
21.5 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TDI

  • Is 28 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 69 km (43 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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