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Background grid Volkswagen Golf Estate 2009-2013 Skoda Octavia Estate 2000-2010
Spec height1 1.504 m 2 
+ 4.7 cm
1 1.457 m Spec height1
+ 2.1 cm 2 4.534 m Spec length
1 4.513 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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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″ Mirrored image
Volkswagen Golf Estate 2009 - 2013
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Volkswagen
Golf
Estate
Gen. 6 | 2009 - 2013
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonSkoda Octavia (1U) Estate 2000 vs. Volkswagen Golf Variant (1KM) Estate 2009


Dimensions & Specifications | Skoda Octavia (1U) Estate 2000 is 2.1 cm shorter and 4.7 cm lower compared to Volkswagen Golf Variant (1KM) Estate 2009. It offers 2% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
451.3 cm
Length
453.4 cm
+2.1
173.1 cm
Width2
178.1 cm
+5
201.7 cm
+1.4
Width incl. mirrors
200.3 cm
145.7 cm
Height1
150.4 cm
+4.7
250 cm
Wheelbase
257.8 cm
+7.8
13.4 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1295 kg
Weight4,6
1331 kg
+3%
5
Seats max.
5
548 l
+9%
Cargo volume EU4
505 l
1512 l
+2%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1495 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 14990
Price EU7
€ 18950
+27%
$ --
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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