Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Skoda Octavia RS | Track Test & Verdict | autoX

Name: Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Skoda Octavia RS | Track Test & Verdict | autoX
Uploaded: 2026-01-08
Duration: 8 min 40 s
Description: Which is quicker around the Buddh International Circuit - the Volkswagen Golf GTI or the Skoda Octavia RS? On paper, these two are closely related. Both use the same 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, producing 261 bhp and 370 Nm, paired with a 7-speed DSG that drives the front wheels.

Which is quicker around the Buddh International Circuit - the Volkswagen Golf GTI or the Skoda Octavia RS? On paper, these two are closely related. Both use the same 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, producing 261 bhp and 370 Nm, paired with a 7-speed DSG that drives the front wheels.

By Team autoX

8 Jan, 2026

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Which is quicker around the Buddh International Circuit - the Volkswagen Golf GTI or the Skoda Octavia RS?

On paper, these two are closely related. Both use the same 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, producing 261 bhp and 370 Nm, paired with a 7-speed DSG that drives the front wheels. But on track, numbers alone don’t tell the full story.

In this track-focused comparison, Dhruv Behl puts both cars through a full flying lap at the BIC to find out which one is sharper, more engaging, and ultimately faster. From chassis balance and front-end bite to braking confidence and adjustability at the limit, this is a proper driver-centric showdown between two performance icons from the Volkswagen Group.