Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIvsSkoda Octavia III · 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 (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019
VS

Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017

RS 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,341 kg
    2,956 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDISkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,341kg2,956lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
85.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
94.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
29.4s
Calculated
34.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,020km634mi
Calculated
1,136km706mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,689mm185in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,448mm57in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,544mm61in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
127mm5in
Trunk volume
380L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,580L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
129g/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 (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDISkoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDISkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.4 s
34.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,341 kg
2,956 lb
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,510 kg
3,329 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI7.5 s
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: 0.6 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
122 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,020 km
634 mi
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,136 km
706 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
8.1 s
233 km/h
145 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.5 s
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.1 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDISkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 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
7.5 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,341 kg
2,956 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Range score
1,020 km
634 mi
1,136 km
706 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
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Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
122 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
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDISkoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Is 169 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 116 km (72 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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