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Spec height1 1.445 m 2
1 1.459 m Spec height1
 + 1.4 cm
+ 4.2 cm 2
+ 1.5 cm 2 4.569 m Spec length
1 4.554 m Spec length
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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 1.5 cm shorter and 1.4 cm higher compared to Skoda Octavia (1Z) Sedan 2009. It has 4.2 cm less ground clearance and offers 63% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
455.4 cm
Length
456.9 cm
+1.5
178.1 cm
+1.2
Width2
176.9 cm
200.3 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
145.9 cm
+1.4
Height1
144.5 cm
257.5 cm
Wheelbase
257.5 cm
9.8 cm
Ground clearance3
14 cm
+4.2
1343 kg
+5%
Weight4,6
1285 kg
5
Seats max.
5
527 l
Cargo volume EU4
560 l
+7%
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1420 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
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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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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