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Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Skoda Octavia III

RS 2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2017
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR)

GTI Performance 2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    249 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    781 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
230hp172kW
230hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,327kg2,926lb
Gross weight
1,932kg4,259lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
To 99% top speed
81.1s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
71.5s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
25.0s
Calculated
22.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
781km485mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,685mm184in
4,268mm168in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,449mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,516mm60in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
133mm5in
Trunk volume
590L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,580L
1,270L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 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
MetricSkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.0 s
22.9 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
1,327 kg
2,926 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 IIIRS 2.0 TSI
249 km/h
155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
248 km/h
154 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI6.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSI and Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI: 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 IIIRS 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 IIIRS 2.0 TSI
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
781 km
485 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
781 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
249 km/h
155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.4 s
248 km/h
154 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 IIIRS 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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 IIIRS 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 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 IIIRS 2.0 TSI
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.4 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,327 kg
2,926 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
781 km
485 mi
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
-
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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
VehicleSkoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI

  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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