Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSIvsSkoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2024
VS

Skoda Octavia IV Combi

2.0 TSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2023

Comparison overview

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Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    743 km
    462 mi
  • Largest trunk
    640 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,635 kg
    3,605 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSISkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,635kg3,605lb
1,671kg3,684lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,190kg4,828lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
71.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
64.9s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
27.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
743km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,633mm182in
4,689mm185in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,829mm72in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,535mm60in
Ground clearance-
141mm6in
Trunk volume
611L
640L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSISkoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI5,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm5,250 rpm
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSISkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
27.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
1,671 kg
3,684 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 TSI
234 km/h
145 mph
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
229 km/h
142 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 TSI7.2 s
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI: 0.3 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 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
743 km
462 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
234 km/h
145 mph
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.9 s
229 km/h
142 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 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 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 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia IV Combi 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 VIII Variant2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.2 s
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
6.9 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 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSISkodaOctavia IV Combi2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
1,671 kg
3,684 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
714 km
444 mi
743 km
462 mi
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 TSISkoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI

  • Is 36 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Octavia IV Combi 2.0 TSI

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 km (18 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 29 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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