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Skoda Octavia Combi vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (265 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (24400 £ vs 25200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Combi or VW Golf?

Skoda Octavia Combi

VW Golf

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Octavia Combi has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24400 £, while the VW Golf costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 775 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Combi with 4.40 L. The difference is about 3.30 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf has a distinct edge – offering 333 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Skoda Octavia Combi takes 6.50 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Skoda Octavia Combi tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls slightly stronger with 420 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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In curb weight, VW Golf is hardly perceptible lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1366 kg. The difference is around 59 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers decisively more room – 640 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 259 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Combi performs noticeable better – up to 1700 L, which is about 463 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Octavia Combi minimal takes the win – 534 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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Skoda Octavia Combi

The Skoda Octavia Combi is the sensible family wagon that somehow turns grocery runs and long trips into a pleasant, unshowy experience — spacious, practical and built like it prefers reliability over flash. With smart touches, clever storage and a cabin that feels grown-up rather than frugal, it’s an easy recommendation for buyers who want maximum utility without sacrificing comfort or style.

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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24400 - 42300 £
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
113 - 157 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1366 - 1553 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4698 - 4709 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1829 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1455 - 1468 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
471 - 534 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Skoda
Brand
VW

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Is the Skoda Octavia Combi offered with different drivetrains?

The Skoda Octavia Combi is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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