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Skoda Octavia Limousine vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared

Q: How powerful is the Skoda Octavia Limousine's engine?

The Skoda Octavia Limousine reaches a peak output of 265 HP, depending on the model.

Q: What is the fuel consumption of the Skoda Octavia Limousine according to the manufacturer?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 4.30 L.

Q: How fast can the Skoda Octavia Limousine go?

The Skoda Octavia Limousine reaches up to 250 km/h.

Q: What are the Skoda Octavia Limousine’s length, width and height?

Length 4709 mm, width 1829 mm, height 1455 mm – those are the dimensions of the Skoda Octavia Limousine.

Q: What drivetrain options does the VW Golf have?

The VW Golf is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

Q: How much power does the VW Golf deliver on the road?

The VW Golf reaches a peak output of 333 HP, depending on the model.

Q: What is the fuel consumption of the VW Golf according to the manufacturer?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 1.10 L.

Q: How far can the VW Golf go on a full charge?

According to WLTP, the VW Golf can travel up to 143 km on a single charge.

Q: How many kWh does the VW Golf’s battery hold?

The battery capacity is 19.70 kWh.

Compare performance (265 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (23800 £ vs 25200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Limousine or VW Golf?

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Skoda Octavia Limousine has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23800 £, while the VW Golf costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 1375 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Limousine with 4.30 L. The difference is about 3.20 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf has a noticeable 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 noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.40 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

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

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

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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In curb weight, VW Golf is slight lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1351 kg. The difference is around 44 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers evident more room – 600 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 219 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Limousine performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1555 L, which is about 318 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Octavia Limousine barely noticeable takes the win – 545 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Golf shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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VW Golf

Price : 25200 - 47600 £
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail : Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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
Battery Capacity : 19.70 kWh
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 4.6 - 10.2 s
Model Year : 2024 - 2025
Max Speed : 202 - 270 km/h
Torque : 220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Doors : 5
Model : Golf
Modell : Golf 1.5 eTSI, Golf 1.5 TSI, Golf GTI Clubsport, Golf GTI, Golf R, Golf 2.0 TDI, Golf 2.0 TSI, Golf 1.5 eHybrid, Golf GTE
CO2 Efficiency Class : D, F, G, C, B
Trim Level : Life DSG, R-Line DSG, Style DSG, Life, R-Line, Style, DSG, 4MOTION DSG, ENERGY, ENERGY DSG, R-Line 4MOTION DSG, Style 4MOTION DSG, EDITION 50 DSG
Power kW : 85 - 245 kW
co2 : 25 - 184 g/km
Engine capacity : 1498 - 1984 cm3
Curb weight : 1307 - 1662 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 40 - 55 L
Trunk capacity : 273 - 381 L
Length : 4282 - 4296 mm
Width : 1789 mm
Height : 1454 - 1483 mm
Brand : VW
Max trunk capacity : 1129 - 1237 L
Payload : 438 - 508 kg

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Skoda Octavia Limousine

The Skoda Octavia Limousine blends space and sensible charm into a calm, grown-up package that feels smarter than its modest badge suggests. Practical, comfortable and quietly clever, it's the sort of car that makes everyday driving feel noticeably less mundane and keeps both your wallet and patience intact.

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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 23800 - 41700 £	Price 25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 6.8 L	Consumption L/100km 1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range -	Electric Range 131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity 19.70 kWh
co2 111 - 154 g/km	co2 25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 45 - 55 L	Fuel tank capacity 40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Sedan	Body Type Hatchback
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 1351 - 1537 kg	Curb weight 1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity 600 L	Trunk capacity 273 - 381 L
Length 4698 - 4709 mm	Length 4282 - 4296 mm
Width 1829 mm	Width 1789 mm
Height 1455 - 1470 mm	Height 1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity 1555 L	Max trunk capacity 1129 - 1237 L
Payload 495 - 545 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 6.4 - 10.6 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