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Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 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 · Facelift 2017

RS 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    232 km/h
    144 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • 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
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,912kg4,215lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Calculated
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
93.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
80.5s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
31.6s
Calculated
31.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
277Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,689mm185in
4,268mm168in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,448mm57in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,626mm103in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance-
133mm5in
Trunk volume
590L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
1,270L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
119g/km
125g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI-1,750-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.6 s
31.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
Likely limited
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,320 kg
2,910 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI7.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI7.5 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: 0.4 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,111 km
690 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,064 km
661 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
231 km/h
144 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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

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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.5 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 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
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
232 km/h144 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,111 km
690 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
125 g/km
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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 Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 47 km (29 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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