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

1996–2010 vs 1997–2003 · Liftback/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Octavia I (1U) 4,511 mm, Golf IV 4,397 mm — a 11 cm difference.
Boot: Octavia I (1U) 548 l, Golf IV 460 l.
Lowest consumption: Octavia I (1U) 5.1 l/100 km, Golf IV 5 l/100 km.
Power: Octavia I (1U) 50–132 kW, Golf IV 55–110 kW.
Standard equipment: Octavia I (1U) 14 items (LX), Golf IV 15 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volkswagen Golf IV1997–2003 · 11 engines · Basis, Comfortline, Highline, TrendlineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Škoda Octavia I (1U)1996–2010no listings	Volkswagen Golf IV1997–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,507 mm–4,511 mm	Length4,149 mm–4,397 mm
Width	Width1,731 mm	Width1,735 mm
Height	Height1,424 mm–1,461 mm	Height1,439 mm–1,477 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,512 mm	Wheelbase2,511 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume528 l–548 l	Trunk volume330 l–460 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,175 kg–1,450 kg	Curb weight1,064 kg–1,315 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1996–2010	Production years1997–2003
Body type	Body typeLiftback, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines11
Power	Power50–132 kW (68–179 hp)	Power55–110 kW (75–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.3
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 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · RS 1.8 T	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 1.8 T
Top speed	Top speed235 km/h	Top speed216 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim14 · LX	Items in the base trim15 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim27 · Elegance	Items in the top trim29 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort2 · 4
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
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 · Safety3 · 3
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—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact 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 IV?

Length: Škoda Octavia I (1U) 4,511 mm, Volkswagen Golf IV 4,397 mm (a 114 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,512 vs 2,511 mm. Boot: 548 vs 460 l.

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

The most frugal Škoda Octavia I (1U) uses 5.1 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf IV 5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110).

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

The strongest Škoda Octavia I (1U) makes 132 kW (179 hp) (RS 1.8 T); the strongest Volkswagen Golf IV 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T).

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