2007 Skoda Octavia vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Skoda Octavia and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2007 Skoda Octavia and 2007 Volkswagen Golf are equipped with a 1,896 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (89 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 39 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (241 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Skoda Octavia | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Skoda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Octavia | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1321 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
