Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDIvsSkoda Octavia IV Scout 1.5 TSI ACT

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 Scout

1.5 TSI ACT

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.6 L/100 km
    65.3 mpg US
    78.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDISkodaOctavia IV Scout1.5 TSI ACT
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,445kg3,186lb
1,589kg3,503lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
1,951kg4,301lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
81.5s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
81.0s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
37.6s
Calculated
41.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.6L/100 km65.3mpg US78.5mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
104hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
94hp/t70kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,250km777mi
Calculated
918km571mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,633mm182in
4,703mm185in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,829mm72in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,688mm106in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
611L
640L
Max trunk volume
1,624L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
45L
CO2 emissions-
112g/km

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 Scout 1.5 TSI ACTPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia IV Scout 1.5 TSI ACT: 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 Scout1.5 TSI ACT5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDISkodaOctavia IV Scout1.5 TSI ACT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.6 s
41.1 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
90 mph
144 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 Scout1.5 TSI ACT
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 Scout1.5 TSI ACT
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 Variant2.0 TDI
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
SkodaOctavia IV Scout1.5 TSI ACT
1,589 kg
3,503 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 Scout1.5 TSI ACT
218 km/h
135 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 Scout1.5 TSI ACT8.7 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 Scout1.5 TSI ACT
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI and Skoda Octavia IV Scout 1.5 TSI ACT: 0.9 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 Variant2.0 TDI
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia IV Scout1.5 TSI ACT
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 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 Scout1.5 TSI ACT
918 km
571 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 Scout1.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
218 km/h
135 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 Scout1.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 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 Scout1.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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 Scout1.5 TSI ACT
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.7 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 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 Scout1.5 TSI ACT
94 hp/t
70 kW/t
10.6 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TDISkodaOctavia IV Scout1.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
8.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
1,589 kg
3,503 lb
Fuel consumption
4.0 L/100 km
58.8 mpg US
70.6 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Range score
1,250 km
777 mi
918 km
571 mi
CO2 score
-
112 g/km
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
10.6 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 Scout 1.5 TSI ACT
Consumption4 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.00 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.27 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used600 L159 US gal132 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,050 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TDI

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 144 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 332 km (206 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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