Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSIvsSkoda Octavia IV Scout 2.0 TDI

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 Scout

2.0 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2023

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Skoda Octavia IV Scout 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,567 kg
    3,455 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    640 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSISkodaOctavia IV Scout2.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,635kg3,605lb
1,567kg3,455lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
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Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
71.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
64.9s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
28.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,633mm182in
4,703mm185in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,829mm72in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,481mm58in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,686mm106in
Front track
1,549mm61in
-
Rear track
1,520mm60in
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Trunk volume
611L
640L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
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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 Scout 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia IV Scout 2.0 TDI: 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 Scout2.0 TDI3,600-4,200 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSISkodaOctavia IV Scout2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
28.3 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
157 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 Scout2.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW

Skoda Octavia IV Scout 2.0 TDI has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI and Skoda Octavia IV Scout 2.0 TDI: 10 hp (7 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 Scout2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 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 Scout2.0 TDI
1,567 kg
3,455 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 Scout2.0 TDI
227 km/h
141 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 Scout2.0 TDI7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia IV Scout 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 2.0 TSI: 0.2 s.

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 Scout2.0 TDI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

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 Scout2.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.0 s
227 km/h
141 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 Scout2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant2.0 TSISkodaOctavia IV Scout2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.0 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
1,567 kg
3,455 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
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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
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
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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
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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 TSI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia IV Scout 2.0 TDI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 68 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 29 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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