Golf GTI vs Octavia RS at the Track | Hot Hatch vs Sports Sedan | autoX

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. _________________________________________________________________ Presenter: Dhruv Behl Cinematographer: autox Editor: Sumit Kumar _________________________________________________________________ FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autoxmag/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/autox/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autox/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/autox/ Website: https://www.autox.com/ _________________________________________________________________ #VolkswagenGolfGTI #SkodaOctaviaRS #TrackBattle #BIC #autoX #PerformanceCars #HotHatch #SportsSedan 00:00 Intro 00:44 Skoda Octavia RS Track Impressions 05:00 Volkswagen Golf GTI Track Impressions 07:45 Verdict: Which One Wins on Track? 08:21 Up Next