Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors (2019 – 2024) vs Škoda Octavia RS (2019 – 2025): specs compared
Both offer around 245 hp at most. The Škoda Octavia RS is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 8.5 s. At 4,689 mm, the Škoda Octavia RS is 404 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf 5 Doors
2019 – 2024
|
Škoda
Octavia RS
2019 – 2025
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Czech Republic |
| Documented years | 2019 – 2024 | 2019 – 2025 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 11 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Hybrid, Diesel | Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 245 hp | 110 – 245 hp |
| Torque | 175 – 360 Nm | 350 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 10.2 s | 7.3 s |
| Top speed | 203 – 224 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,285 mm | 4,689 mm |
| Width | 1,788 mm | 1,814 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,637 mm | 2,680 mm |
| Curb weight | — | — |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.