Car comparison

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

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR)

GTI 2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • 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
    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 2.0 TSI
Power
220hp164kW
220hp164kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,345kg2,965lb
1,276kg2,813lb
Gross weight
1,887kg4,160lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
80.6s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
71.6s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
25.1s
Calculated
23.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
806km501mi
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
142g/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 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 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 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.1 s
23.5 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
246 km/h
153 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
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 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 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
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
1,276 kg
2,813 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
248 km/h
154 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
246 km/h
153 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 2.0 TSI6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 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
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
172 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
806 km
501 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 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
220 hp
164 kW
6.8 s
248 km/h
154 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.5 s
246 km/h
153 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
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 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 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.5 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 IIIRS 2.0 TSI
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
172 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 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.5 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
1,276 kg
2,813 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
806 km
501 mi
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
-
Trunk score
590 L
20.8 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
172 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.

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 RS 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI

  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 km (16 mi) more estimated range
  • 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

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Is 69 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 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

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