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Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDIvsSkoda Octavia IV Combi · Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack

2.0 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2023
VS

Skoda Octavia IV Combi · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2025-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,541 kg
    3,397 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,146 km
    712 mi
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDISkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
200hp149kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,541kg3,397lb
1,659kg3,657lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
66.8s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
62.0s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,146km712mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,639mm183in
4,698mm185in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,829mm72in
Height
1,510mm59in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,679mm105in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,548mm61in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance-
142mm6in
Trunk volume
611L
640L
Max trunk volume
1,624L
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 Alltrack 2.0 TDISkoda Octavia IV Combi Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia IV Combi Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 20242.0 TSI4,500-6,000 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDISkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.2 s
26.7 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW

Skoda Octavia IV Combi Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI has 4 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia IV Combi Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 20242.0 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 Alltrack2.0 TDI
1,541 kg
3,397 lb
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 20242.0 TSI
1,659 kg
3,657 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 Alltrack2.0 TDI
229 km/h
142 mph
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 20242.0 TSI
228 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 Alltrack2.0 TDI7.1 s
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 20242.0 TSI6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia IV Combi Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia IV Combi Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: 2.5 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 VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 20242.0 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
1,146 km
712 mi
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 20242.0 TSI
753 km
468 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.1 s
229 km/h
142 mph
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
6.7 s
228 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 Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,639 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,698 mm
185.0 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 Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 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 Alltrack2.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.1 s
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.7 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 20242.0 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII Alltrack2.0 TDISkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.7 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,541 kg
3,397 lb
1,659 kg
3,657 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,639 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,510 mm
59.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,698 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
1,146 km
712 mi
753 km
468 mi
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 Alltrack 2.0 TDISkoda Octavia IV Combi Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Alltrack 2.0 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 118 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 392 km (244 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 IV Combi Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 29 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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