Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant · Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIvsSkoda 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 Variant · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2025-present
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 Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,477 kg
    3,256 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    786 km
    488 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSISkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204hp152kW
204hp152kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,477kg3,256lb
1,659kg3,657lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
63.7s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
62.0s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
22.9s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,631mm182in
4,698mm185in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,829mm72in
Height
1,487mm59in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance-
142mm6in
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 Facelift 2024 2.0 TSISkoda Octavia IV Combi Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI-1,500-4,400 rpm4,650 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSISkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.9 s
26.7 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
1,477 kg
3,256 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
242 km/h
150 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI6.5 s
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 20242.0 TSI6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Skoda Octavia IV Combi Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: 0.2 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
786 km
488 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
6.5 s
242 km/h
150 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 Variant Facelift 2024 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.5 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 VariantFacelift 20242.0 TSISkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.7 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,477 kg
3,256 lb
1,659 kg
3,657 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 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
786 km
488 mi
753 km
468 mi
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSISkoda Octavia IV Combi Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Is 182 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 32 km (20 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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