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Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack · Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIvsSkoda Octavia III Scout · Facelift 2017 2.0 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

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

Skoda Octavia III Scout · Facelift 2017

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    219 km/h
    136 mph
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,501 kg
    3,309 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,038 km
    645 mi
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDISkodaOctavia III ScoutFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,501kg3,309lb
1,626kg3,585lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,136kg4,709lb
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
70.1s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
70.5s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
35.3s
Calculated
36.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t91kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,038km645mi
Calculated
786km488mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,679mm184in
4,687mm185in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,531mm60in
Wheelbase
2,629mm104in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,539mm61in
Ground clearance-
171mm7in
Trunk volume
605L
610L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,740L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDISkoda Octavia III Scout Facelift 2017 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III Scout Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
SkodaOctavia III ScoutFacelift 20172.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDISkodaOctavia III ScoutFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.3 s
36.0 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Skoda Octavia III Scout Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI has 6 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia III Scout Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
1,501 kg
3,309 lb
SkodaOctavia III ScoutFacelift 20172.0 TSI
1,626 kg
3,585 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III Scout Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: 0.6 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 20172.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III ScoutFacelift 20172.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia III Scout Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI: 1.7 L/100 km.

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 20172.0 TDI
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia III ScoutFacelift 20172.0 TSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
219 km/h
136 mph
SkodaOctavia III ScoutFacelift 20172.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
217 km/h
135 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 20172.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,679 mm
184.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
SkodaOctavia III ScoutFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,687 mm
184.5 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 20172.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III ScoutFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI 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 20172.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.8 s
SkodaOctavia III ScoutFacelift 20172.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.2 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 20172.0 TDI
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III ScoutFacelift 20172.0 TSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDISkodaOctavia III ScoutFacelift 20172.0 TSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.2 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,501 kg
3,309 lb
1,626 kg
3,585 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,679 mm
184.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,687 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,531 mm
60.3 in
Range score
1,038 km
645 mi
786 km
488 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
-
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDISkoda Octavia III Scout Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 252 km (157 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Octavia III Scout Facelift 2017 2.0 TSI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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