Škoda Octavia I (1U) or Volkswagen Golf III?

1996–2010 vs 1991–1997 · Liftback/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon/Convertible

In short

Length: Octavia I (1U) 4,511 mm, Golf III 4,345 mm — a 17 cm difference.
Boot: Octavia I (1U) 548 l, Golf III 470 l.
Lowest consumption: Octavia I (1U) 5.1 l/100 km, Golf III 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: Octavia I (1U) 50–132 kW, Golf III 44–128 kW.
Standard equipment: Octavia I (1U) 14 items (LX), Golf III 11 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Škoda Octavia I (1U)1996–2010 · 14 engines · LX, GLX, SLX, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Golf III1991–1997 · 11 engines · CL, GL, GTI, GTSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Škoda Octavia I (1U)1996–2010no listings	Volkswagen Golf III1991–1997no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,507 mm–4,511 mm	Length4,020 mm–4,345 mm
Width	Width1,731 mm	Width1,695 mm
Height	Height1,424 mm–1,461 mm	Height1,400 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,512 mm	Wheelbase2,475 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume528 l–548 l	Trunk volume265 l–470 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,175 kg–1,450 kg	Curb weight1,000 kg–1,250 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1996–2010	Production years1991–1997
Body type	Body typeLiftback, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines11
Power	Power50–132 kW (68–179 hp)	Power44–128 kW (60–174 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.8
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · RS 1.8 T	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · 2.8 VR6
Top speed	Top speed235 km/h	Top speed224 km/h
Trim levelsLX · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim14 · LX	Items in the base trim11 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim27 · Elegance	Items in the top trim26 · VR6
Equipment · Comfort2 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 0
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag—
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Škoda Octavia I (1U) or Volkswagen Golf III?

Length: Škoda Octavia I (1U) 4,511 mm, Volkswagen Golf III 4,345 mm (a 166 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,512 vs 2,475 mm. Boot: 548 vs 470 l.

Which uses less fuel — Škoda Octavia I (1U) or Volkswagen Golf III?

The most frugal Škoda Octavia I (1U) uses 5.1 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf III 5.2 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — Škoda Octavia I (1U) or Volkswagen Golf III?

The strongest Škoda Octavia I (1U) makes 132 kW (179 hp) (RS 1.8 T); the strongest Volkswagen Golf III 128 kW (174 hp) (2.8 VR6).

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