Volkswagen Golf vs Skoda Octavia Rs

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Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf

GTI

50.91 lakh

Skoda Octavia RS

Skoda Octavia Rs

2.0 TSI

56.69 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
4 cyls, Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1984 cc
1984 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
–

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Gearbox Type

DCT
Dual-Clutch Auto

Number of Gears

7
7

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

265hp at 5250-6500 rpm
265hp

Max Engine Torque

370Nm 1600-4500 rpm
370Nm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
–

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
–

Auto Start/Stop

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
50 litres

0-100kph

5.73 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

3.3 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

3.78 s
–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
14.44 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

–

Turning Radius

5.45 m
–

Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Discs
Discs

Wheel Size

18 inches
19-inches

Front Tyre Size

225/40 R18
225/40 R19

Rear Tyre Size

225/40 R18
225/40 R19

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

–
Space-saver

Dimensions

Length

4289 mm
4709 mm

Width

1789 mm
1829 mm

Height

1471 mm
1457 mm

Wheelbase

2627 mm
2677 mm

Ground Clearance

136 mm
128 mm

Kerb Weight

1454 kg
1528 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
–

Boot Capacity

380-1237 litres
600-1555 litres

Doors

5
4

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Roof Grab Handles

–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
–

Glove Box

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Vanity Mirror

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

12 Volt Port

–

Interior Lamps

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
All

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Door Pockets

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Push Button Start

Climate Control

3-zone
Auto 3-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Safety

Airbags

7
10

Overspeed Warning

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Passenger Airbag

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Curtain Airbag

–

Dashcam

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Driver Airbag

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Heads Up Display

–

High Beam Assist

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Side Airbag

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front and Rear

Parking Camera

Front & Rear
360-degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

LED fog lamps

–

LED DRLs

–

LED headlamps

–

Spoiler

–

LED taillights

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Projector Headlamps

Antenna

Shark Fin
–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Headlight Type

LED
Matrix LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Seat Material

Fabric
–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

Third Row Seats

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats Split

–

Seat Count

5
5

Head-up Display

–

Seats

–
Leatherette

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

Branded Music System

–

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

12.9 inch Touchscreen
13-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Onboard

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens