Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDIvsSkoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024
VS

Skoda Octavia IV Combi

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100

Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TDI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.4 L/100 km
    69.2 mpg US
    83.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    640 L
  • Best economy score
    97/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDISkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,445kg3,186lb
1,602kg3,532lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
81.5s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
82.7s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
37.6s
Calculated
38.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
3.4L/100 km69.2mpg US83.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
104hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
94hp/t70kW/t42hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,250km777mi
Calculated
1,216km756mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,633mm182in
4,689mm185in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,829mm72in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,686mm106in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,535mm60in
Ground clearance-
142mm6in
Trunk volume
611L
640L
Max trunk volume
1,624L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
45L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDISkoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,600-2,750 rpm3,750 rpm
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI3,000-4,200 rpm1,700-2,750 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDISkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.6 s
38.8 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
90 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI
1,602 kg
3,532 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 VIII Variant2.0 TDI
223 km/h
139 mph
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI8.7 s
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TDI: 0.1 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 VIII Variant2.0 TDI
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 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 VIII Variant2.0 TDI
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
1,250 km
777 mi
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI
1,216 km
756 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
223 km/h
139 mph
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
222 km/h
138 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 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
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 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

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 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
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDI
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
8.7 s
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
8.8 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 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
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.7 kg/hp
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDISkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
8.8 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
1,602 kg
3,532 lb
Fuel consumption
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
3.7 L/100 km
63.6 mpg US
76.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,250 km
777 mi
1,216 km
756 mi
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.7 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
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDISkoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TDI
Consumption4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK3.7 L/100 km63.6 mpg US76.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.00 LC100 km6.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.27 LC100 mi10.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used600 L159 US gal132 UK gal555 L147 US gal122 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,050 LC/year971.25 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI

  • Is 157 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 34 km (21 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TDI

  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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