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Spec height1 1.453 m 2 
+ 0.5 cm
1 1.448 m Spec height1
+ 1.1 cm 2
2 1.778 m Spec width2
+ 3.6 cm 1 1.814 m Spec width2
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Skoda Octavia Sedan RS 2012 - 2016
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Skoda
Octavia
Sedan RS
2012 - 2016
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2010 - 2018
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Volkswagen
Jetta
Sedan
Gen. 6 | 2010 - 2018
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonSkoda Octavia (5E) Sedan RS 2012 vs. Volkswagen Jetta (162) Sedan 2010


Dimensions & Specifications | Skoda Octavia (5E) Sedan RS 2012 is 3.6 cm wider and 0.5 cm lower compared to Volkswagen Jetta (162) Sedan 2010. It has 1.1 cm less ground clearance and offers 210% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
468.5 cm
+4.1
Length
464.4 cm
181.4 cm
+3.6
Width2
177.8 cm
201.7 cm
Width incl. mirrors
202 cm
+0.3
144.8 cm
Height1
145.3 cm
+0.5
268 cm
+3
Wheelbase
265 cm
12.8 cm
Ground clearance3
13.9 cm
+1.1
1487 kg
+15%
Weight4,6
1302 kg
5
Seats max.
5
590 l
+16%
Cargo volume EU4
510 l
1580 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 30630
+41%
Price EU7
€ 21725
$ --
Price US7
$ 15365
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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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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