Škoda Octavia IV (NX) or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

2020–present vs 2019–present · Liftback/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Octavia IV (NX) 4,709 mm, Golf VIII 4,633 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: Octavia IV (NX) 640 l, Golf VIII 611 l.
Lowest consumption: Octavia IV (NX) 1.5 l/100 km, Golf VIII 1.1 l/100 km.
Power: Octavia IV (NX) 81–195 kW, Golf VIII 81–235 kW.
Standard equipment: Octavia IV (NX) 32 items (Active), Golf VIII 35 items (Life).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Škoda Octavia IV (NX)2020–present · 14 engines · Active, Ambition, Style, EssenceSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Golf VIII2019–present · 11 engines · Life, Style, R-Line, ActiveSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Škoda Octavia IV (NX)2020–presentno listings	Volkswagen Golf VIII2019–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,689 mm–4,709 mm	Length4,284 mm–4,633 mm
Width	Width1,829 mm	Width1,789 mm
Height	Height1,452 mm–1,508 mm	Height1,456 mm–1,478 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,686 mm	Wheelbase2,627 mm–2,686 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance137 mm–165 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume450 l–640 l	Trunk volume273 l–611 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,280 kg–1,583 kg	Curb weight1,245 kg–1,613 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–50 l	Fuel tank40 l–55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2020–present	Production years2019–present
Body type	Body typeLiftback, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines11
Power	Power81–195 kW (110–265 hp)	Power81–235 kW (110–320 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.5 l/100 km · 1.4 TSI iV 204 DSG	Lowest consumption1.1 l/100 km · 1.4 eHybrid GTE
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.4 s · RS 2.0 TSI 265 DSG	Best 0–100 km/h4.7 s · 2.0 TSI R
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsActive · Life
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim32 · Active	Items in the base trim35 · Life
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim46 · Style	Items in the top trim38 · R-Line
Equipment · Comfort8 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 6
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto—	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety13 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Škoda Octavia IV (NX) or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

Length: Škoda Octavia IV (NX) 4,709 mm, Volkswagen Golf VIII 4,633 mm (a 76 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,686 vs 2,686 mm. Boot: 640 vs 611 l.

Which uses less fuel — Škoda Octavia IV (NX) or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

The most frugal Škoda Octavia IV (NX) uses 1.5 l/100 km (1.4 TSI iV 204 DSG); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.1 l/100 km (1.4 eHybrid GTE).

Which is more powerful — Škoda Octavia IV (NX) or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

The strongest Škoda Octavia IV (NX) makes 195 kW (265 hp) (RS 2.0 TSI 265 DSG); the strongest Volkswagen Golf VIII 235 kW (320 hp) (2.0 TSI R).

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