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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSIvsSkoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI

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

GTI 2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Skoda Octavia III

RS 2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,319 kg
    2,908 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    806 km
    501 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSISkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
Power
230hp172kW
230hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,319kg2,908lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,912kg4,215lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
84.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
21.7s
Calculated
23.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
781km485mi
Calculated
806km501mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,685mm184in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,449mm57in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,506mm59in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
128mm5in
Trunk volume
380L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,580L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
142g/km

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 GTI 2.0 TSISkoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSISkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
23.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 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 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
1,319 kg
2,908 lb
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
1,370 kg
3,020 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 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 2017GTI 2.0 TSI6.4 s
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI and Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI: 0.3 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 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

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 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
781 km
485 mi
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
806 km
501 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 IIIRS 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,449 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 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI 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 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 s
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.7 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 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSISkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,319 kg
2,908 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
Range score
781 km
485 mi
806 km
501 mi
CO2 score
-
142 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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 GTI 2.0 TSISkoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Is 51 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 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 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 km (16 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

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