Škoda Octavia (2017 – 2019) vs Volkswagen Golf Variant (2017 – 2020): specs compared
Both offer around 150 hp at most. The Škoda Octavia is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.1 s against 8.6 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,225 kg against 1,295 kg. At 4,671 mm, the Škoda Octavia is 104 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Variant.
| Specification |
Škoda
Octavia
2017 – 2019
|
Volkswagen
Golf Variant
2017 – 2020
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Czech Republic | Germany |
| Documented years | 2017 – 2019 | 2017 – 2020 |
| Body style | — | Variant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 8 | 13 |
| Fuel | Gas / other, Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Gas / other, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 110 – 150 hp | 110 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 200 – 340 Nm | 200 – 340 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.1 – 11.0 s | 8.6 – 10.9 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 219 km/h | 196 – 217 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.9 – 5.2 L/100 km | 4.1 – 5.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,671 mm | 4,567 mm |
| Width | 1,814 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,225 – 1,332 kg | 1,295 – 1,523 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

