Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSIvsSkoda Octavia IV Combi iV 1.4 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

1.5 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024
VS

Skoda Octavia IV Combi

iV 1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2023

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI

  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    111 hp/t
    83 kW/t
    9.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    611 L
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Skoda Octavia IV Combi iV 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    1.2 L/100 km
    201.0 mpg US
    241.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    3,376 km
    2,098 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSISkodaOctavia IV CombiiV 1.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,350kg2,976lb
1,545kg3,406lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,058kg4,537lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
80.4s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
67.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
36.7s
Calculated
33.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
1.2L/100 km201mpg US241.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
97hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
162Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,042km647mi
Calculated
3,376km2,098mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,395cc85cu 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-
143mm6in
Trunk volume
611L
490L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSISkoda Octavia IV Combi iV 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia IV Combi iV 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI5,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
SkodaOctavia IV CombiiV 1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,550-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSISkodaOctavia IV CombiiV 1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.7 s
33.3 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
SkodaOctavia IV CombiiV 1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia IV CombiiV 1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
SkodaOctavia IV CombiiV 1.4 TSI
1,545 kg
3,406 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 Variant1.5 eTSI
224 km/h
139 mph
SkodaOctavia IV CombiiV 1.4 TSI
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI8.7 s
SkodaOctavia IV CombiiV 1.4 TSI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia IV Combi iV 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI: 1.2 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 Variant1.5 eTSI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IV CombiiV 1.4 TSI
1.2 L/100 km
201.0 mpg US
241.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Octavia IV Combi iV 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI: 3.6 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 Variant1.5 eTSI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia IV CombiiV 1.4 TSI
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
1,042 km
647 mi
SkodaOctavia IV CombiiV 1.4 TSI
3,376 km
2,098 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
224 km/h
139 mph
SkodaOctavia IV CombiiV 1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
7.5 s
220 km/h
137 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 Variant1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
224 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 CombiiV 1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 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 Variant1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IV CombiiV 1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
1.2 L/100 km
201.0 mpg US
241.4 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia IV Combi iV 1.4 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 Variant1.5 eTSI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.7 s
SkodaOctavia IV CombiiV 1.4 TSI
1.2 L/100 km
201.0 mpg US
241.4 mpg UK
7.5 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 Variant1.5 eTSI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IV CombiiV 1.4 TSI
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
1.2 L/100 km
201.0 mpg US
241.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 eTSISkodaOctavia IV CombiiV 1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
7.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
1.2 L/100 km
201.0 mpg US
241.4 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
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
1,042 km
647 mi
3,376 km
2,098 mi
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 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 1.5 eTSISkoda Octavia IV Combi iV 1.4 TSI
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK1.2 L/100 km201 mpg US241.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km2.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi3.30 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal176 L46 US gal39 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year307.13 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 eTSI

  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 121 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

Skoda Octavia IV Combi iV 1.4 TSI

  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2,334 km (1,451 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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