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 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017

RS 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • 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
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Largest trunk
    610 L
  • Best economy score
    95/100

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
1,417kg3,124lb
1,392kg3,069lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,958kg4,317lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
74.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
76.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
31.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
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
-
Trunk volume
605L
610L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,740L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
130g/km
119g/km

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 TDI-1,750-3,250 rpm3,500 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
7.4 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
31.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
151 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
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,392 kg
3,069 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
230 km/h
143 mph
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 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
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI7.8 s
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 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
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: 0.5 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
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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
1,000 km
621 mi
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,111 km
690 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
7.8 s
230 km/h
143 mph
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
8.0 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
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
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 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
4,689 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/h7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 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

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
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.8 s
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.0 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
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 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

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
7.8 s
8.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
1,392 kg
3,069 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
1,000 km
621 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
130 g/km
119 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
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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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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
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 111 km (69 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • 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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