Car comparison

Skoda Octavia IV Combi 1.5 TSI EVOvsVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI

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

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Skoda Octavia IV Combi

1.5 TSI EVO

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,445 kg
    3,186 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    104 hp/t
    77 kW/t
    9.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.6 L/100 km
    65.3 mpg US
    78.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100

Skoda Octavia IV Combi 1.5 TSI EVO

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Largest trunk
    640 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaOctavia IV Combi1.5 TSI EVOVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,445kg3,186lb
Gross weight
1,880kg4,145lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
76.8s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
81.5s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
35.1s
Calculated
37.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
102hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
104hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
918km571mi
Calculated
1,250km777mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,689mm185in
4,633mm182in
Width
1,829mm72in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,686mm106in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,535mm60in
1,519mm60in
Trunk volume
640L
611L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,624L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
50L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Octavia IV Combi 1.5 TSI EVOVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Skoda Octavia IV Combi 1.5 TSI EVO: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaOctavia IV Combi1.5 TSI EVO5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,600-2,750 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaOctavia IV Combi1.5 TSI EVOVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.1 s
37.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
146 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV Combi1.5 TSI EVO
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV Combi1.5 TSI EVO
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV Combi1.5 TSI EVO
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
1,445 kg
3,186 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 IV Combi1.5 TSI EVO
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
223 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV Combi1.5 TSI EVO8.3 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia IV Combi 1.5 TSI EVO and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI: 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 IV Combi1.5 TSI EVO
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia IV Combi 1.5 TSI EVO: 0.9 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
SkodaOctavia IV Combi1.5 TSI EVO
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaOctavia IV Combi1.5 TSI EVO
918 km
571 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
1,250 km
777 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaOctavia IV Combi1.5 TSI EVO
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
224 km/h
139 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
223 km/h
139 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 IV Combi1.5 TSI EVO
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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
SkodaOctavia IV Combi1.5 TSI EVO
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 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
SkodaOctavia IV Combi1.5 TSI EVO
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.3 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
8.7 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 IV Combi1.5 TSI EVO
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaOctavia IV Combi1.5 TSI EVOVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
918 km
571 mi
1,250 km
777 mi
Trunk score
640 L
22.6 cu ft
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 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 IV Combi 1.5 TSI EVOVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km7.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi11.27 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal600 L159 US gal132 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,050 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia IV Combi 1.5 TSI EVO

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 332 km (206 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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