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Skoda Octavia Limousine vs VW Golf comparison
Compare performance (265 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Limousine or VW Golf?
Octavia Limousine
Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Skoda Octavia Limousine is very slightly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the VW Golf costs 25,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 218 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Limousine with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.
Golf
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 offers noticeably more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.4 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the VW Golf is barely faster – 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: the VW Golf delivers slightly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.
Octavia Limousine
Space and Everyday Use:
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is very slightly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,351 kg. The difference is around 44 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers visibly more boot space – 600 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 219 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,555 L, about 318 L more than the VW Golf.
When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Limousine carries very slightly more – 545 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The VW Golf is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
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VW Golf
Skoda Octavia Limousine
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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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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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Skoda Octavia Limousine
VW Golf
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
25,000 - 41,700 £
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Price
25,200 - 47,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
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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
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
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co2
111 - 154 g/km
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co2
25 - 184 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
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Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
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Trunk capacity
600 L
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Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
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Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
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Length
4,282 - 4,296 mm
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Width
1,829 mm
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Width
1,789 mm
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Height
1,455 - 1,470 mm
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Height
1,454 - 1,483 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,555 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,237 L
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Payload
495 - 545 kg
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Payload
438 - 508 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 265 HP
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Power HP
116 - 333 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
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Torque
220 - 370 Nm
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Torque
220 - 420 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
85 - 195 kW
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Power kW
85 - 245 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
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Brand
Skoda
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Brand
VW
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