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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSIvsSkoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 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 (3-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

GTI Performance 2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017

RS 2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,312 kg
    2,892 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    758 km
    471 mi
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSISkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
Power
245hp183kW
245hp183kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,312kg2,892lb
1,442kg3,179lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,902kg4,193lb
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
73.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
83.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
735km457mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,689mm185in
Width
1,799mm71in
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
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
154g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSISkoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI5,000-6,200 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,450 rpm
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI5,000-6,200 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSISkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
23.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely 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
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
1,312 kg
2,892 lb
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
1,442 kg
3,179 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 (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 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 (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI6.2 s
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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 (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
758 km
471 mi
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
735 km
457 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.6 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 (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 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 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 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
4,689 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 (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.2 s
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.6 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 (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSISkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,312 kg
2,892 lb
1,442 kg
3,179 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 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
758 km
471 mi
735 km
457 mi
CO2 score
-
154 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSISkoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 22 km (14 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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