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Background grid Volkswagen Golf Estate 1997-2006 Skoda Octavia Estate 2000-2010
Spec height1 58.5 in 2 
+ 1.1 in
1 57.4 in Spec height1
+ 0.16 in 2 68.3 in Spec width2
1 68.1 in Spec width2
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Skoda Octavia Estate 2000 - 2010
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Skoda
Octavia
Estate
Gen. 1.1 | 2000 - 2010
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
Volkswagen Golf Estate 1997 - 2006
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Volkswagen
Golf
Estate
Gen. 4 | 1997 - 2006
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonSkoda Octavia (1U) Estate 2000 vs. Volkswagen Golf Variant (1J) Estate 1997


Dimensions & Specifications | Skoda Octavia (1U) Estate 2000 is 0.16 in narrower and 1.1 in lower compared to Volkswagen Golf Variant (1J) Estate 1997. It offers 3% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
177.7 in
+4.6
Length
173.1 in
68.1 in
Width2
68.3 in
+0.2
79.41 in
+2.24
Width incl. mirrors
77.17 in
57.4 in
Height1
58.5 in
+1.1
98.4 in
Wheelbase
99 in
+0.6
5.3 in
Ground clearance3
-- in
2855 lbs
+9%
Weight4,6
2621.3 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
19.4 cu ft
+20%
Cargo volume EU4
16.2 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
+3%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
51.9 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 14990
Price EU7
€ 15364
+3%
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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