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Skoda Octavia Limousine vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 26,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Octavia Limousine or VW Golf Variant?

Skoda Octavia Limousine vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • marginally cheaper
  • only slightly lighter

VW Golf Variant

  • markedly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space

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

Octavia Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Octavia Limousine is marginally cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the VW Golf Variant costs 26,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,161 £.

Both cars consume an average of 4.3 L/100km – no difference here.

Golf Variant

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 Variant offers markedly 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 Variant is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.4 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf Variant delivers a bit more torque with 420 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Octavia Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is only slightly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,366 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers barely more boot space – 611 L compared to 600 L. That’s a difference of about 11 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,642 L, about 87 L more than the Skoda Octavia Limousine.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries only slightly more – 547 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant holds a decisive overall lead 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.

from £26,100
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 8.2 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,000 - 41,700 £
Price
26,100 - 48,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
111 - 154 g/km
co2
114 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,621 kg
Trunk capacity
600 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
Length
4,631 - 4,651 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,455 - 1,470 mm
Height
1,462 - 1,487 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,555 L
Max trunk capacity
1,624 - 1,642 L
Payload
495 - 545 kg
Payload
489 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
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
4.8 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 250 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
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G, F, C
Brand
Skoda
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Skoda Octavia Limousine have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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