Skoda Octavia RS vs. Golf GTI for economy?

How does fuel consumption of the 2006 Skoda Octavia RS petrol compare to that of a 2001 Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Bernard Foley

Feb 2014 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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Expert answer

Hi Bernard,

Oddly, they're identical. According to the official figures both the 2001 1.8 turbo 150hp Golf GTI and the 2006 Octavia RS 1.8 turbo 180hp return 35.3mpg on the combined cycle.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
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