Škoda Octavia Combi (2008 – 2013) vs Volkswagen Golf Variant (2007 – 2014): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf Variant is the more powerful of the two, with up to 170 hp against 160 hp. The Škoda Octavia Combi is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.9 s against 8.5 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Škoda
Octavia Combi
2008 – 2013
|
Volkswagen
Golf Variant
2007 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Czech Republic | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2013 | 2007 – 2014 |
| Body style | Estate / wagon | Variant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 12 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 80 – 160 hp | 80 – 231 hp |
| Torque | 132 – 320 Nm | 132 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 – 14.3 s | 8.5 – 14.9 s |
| Top speed | 172 – 222 km/h | 168 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 7.9 L/100 km | 5.2 – 7.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,567 mm | 4,560 mm |
| Width | 2,017 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,461 – 1,466 mm | 1,470 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,576 mm | 2,580 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,225 – 1,525 kg | 1,230 – 1,477 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.