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Skoda Octavia Volkswagen Golf
From (indicative) € 35,990 € 33,990
Status Available Available
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Model years 2020-now 2020-now
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability 74/100 70/100
Efficiency 70/100 73/100
Practicality 86/100 74/100
Value retention 68/100 n/a
Sustainability (environmental impact) 40/100 40/100
Specifications
Body style Liftback Hatchback
Power (hp) 150 116
0–100 km/h (s) 8.5 9.9
Top speed (km/h) 229 203
Length (mm) 4698 4282
Width (mm) 1829 1789
Height (mm) 1470 1483
Kerb weight (kg) 1353 1307
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) 5.6 5.5
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) 1600 1500
Boot (l) 600 381
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Skoda Octavia · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Octavia · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world consumption vs. WLTP 5.6 l/100km, public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Octavia · Practicality: Boot 600 l + towing weight 1,600 kg vs. segment (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Octavia · Value retention: Residual-value indication from segment valuation guides (historical average) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Octavia · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d standard on current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Volkswagen Golf · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (C-segment) + owner reviews + recall data RDW (incl. software recall Golf VIII) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Golf · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world l/100km vs WLTP (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Golf · Practicality: Boot volume + seats + editorial segment comparison · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Golf · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data for the facelifted model year · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Golf · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d standard for current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · 1.5 TSI (NX, facelift 2024)

Skoda Octavia

Spacious family liftback on the MQB platform. Strong points are the boot (600 l) and the braked towing weight (1,600 kg). The 1.5 TSI with mild-hybrid returns WLTP 5.6 l/100km; owners report 6-7 l/100km in practice (public forums, not measured by us).

Profile · VIII facelift (2024)

Volkswagen Golf

Eighth-generation Golf on the MQB-evo platform, facelifted in 2024 with a larger screen and revised controls. Entry is the 1.5 TSI with 116 hp; 381 litre boot, braked towing weight 1,500 kg. WLTP consumption 5.5 l/100km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Indicative starting price; consult the official configurator for a current figure.

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