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Background grid Skoda Octavia Sedan 2009-2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2005-2010
Spec height1 56.9 in 2
1 57.4 in Spec height1
 + 0.55 in
+ 1.65 in 2
+ 0.59 in 2 179.9 in Spec length
1 179.3 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2005 - 2010
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Volkswagen
Jetta
Sedan
Gen. 5 | 2005 - 2010
Spotted in Switzerland 16″ Mirrored image
Skoda Octavia Sedan 2009 - 2013
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Skoda
Octavia
Sedan
Gen. 2 | 2009 - 2013
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Jetta (1K5/1KM) Sedan 2005 vs. Skoda Octavia (1Z) Sedan 2009


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Jetta (1K5/1KM) Sedan 2005 is 0.59 in shorter and 0.55 in higher compared to Skoda Octavia (1Z) Sedan 2009. It has 1.6 in less ground clearance and offers 63% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
179.3 in
Length
179.9 in
+0.6
70.1 in
+0.5
Width2
69.6 in
78.86 in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
57.4 in
+0.5
Height1
56.9 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
3.9 in
Ground clearance3
5.5 in
+1.6
2960.8 lbs
+5%
Weight4,6
2832.9 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
18.6 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
19.8 cu ft
+7%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
50.1 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 20625
+36%
Price EU7
€ 15190
$ --
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
3069003
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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