Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack · Facelift 2017 1.8 TSIvsSkoda Octavia III Scout 1.8 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack · Facelift 2017

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018
VS

Skoda Octavia III Scout

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    217 km/h
    135 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    157 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    821 km
    510 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSISkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,462kg3,223lb
1,447kg3,190lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,092kg4,612lb
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
68.9s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
36.3s
Calculated
37.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
821km510mi
Calculated
797km495mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,685mm184in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,531mm60in
Wheelbase
2,629mm104in
2,679mm105in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,506mm59in
Ground clearance
175mm7in
171mm7in
Trunk volume
605L
610L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,740L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
157g/km
158g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSISkoda Octavia III Scout 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III Scout 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSISkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.3 s
37.7 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
1,462 kg
3,223 lb
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
1,447 kg
3,190 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 AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
217 km/h
135 mph
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
216 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI7.8 s
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI7.8 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 AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
821 km
510 mi
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
797 km
495 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.8 s
217 km/h
135 mph
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.8 s
216 km/h
134 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 AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,531 mm
60.3 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
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 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 AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.8 s
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.8 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 AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSISkodaOctavia III Scout1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.8 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,462 kg
3,223 lb
1,447 kg
3,190 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,531 mm
60.3 in
Range score
821 km
510 mi
797 km
495 mi
CO2 score
157 g/km
158 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSISkoda Octavia III Scout 1.8 TSI
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 24 km (15 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Octavia III Scout 1.8 TSI

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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