Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 2025 vs VW Golf 2.0 TDI 2025
TCO comparison over 5 years (15,000 km/year)
Polish market data, FX-converted from PLN at a fixed NBP rate (2026-04-26).
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Cheaper to run
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 2025
You save £1/mo (£49 over 5 years) compared to Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 2025.
Petrol/Diesel · C - Compact
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 2025
£473/mo
New price: £25,240 · Residual after 5y: 47%
Petrol/Diesel · C - Compact
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 2025
£472/mo
New price: £24,918 · Residual after 5y: 45%
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Full cost breakdown
| Category | Skoda | VW |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | £25,240 | £24,918 |
| Monthly (TCO) | £473 | £472 |
| Fuel / energy (mo) | £109 | £102 |
| Service (mo) | £30 | £30 |
| Insurance (mo) | £51 | £50 |
| Depreciation (mo) | £225 | £228 |
| Tyres (mo) | £25 | £25 |
| Running costs (mo) | £27 | £30 |
| Repairs (mo) | £5 | £5 |
| Fees (mo) | £2 | £2 |
| Residual after 5 years | £11,744 | £11,213 |
| Retention (%) - forecast | 47% | 45% |
| CO₂ emissions (g/km) | 111 | 122 |
| Warranty (years) | 2 | 2 |
Calculated by the TCO v6.0 engine against a database of 500+ models. Actual figures will vary with driving style, region and individual insurance history. Open the full calculator.