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

1996–2010 vs 2003–2008 · Liftback/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

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Škoda Octavia I (1U)1996–2010 · 14 engines · LX, GLX, SLX, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →
Volkswagen Golf V2003–2008 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Sportline, GTSpecifications →2 listings from €3,000 →
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Škoda Octavia I (1U)1996–2010no listings
Volkswagen Golf V2003–20082 listings · from €3,000
Dimensions
Length4,507 mm–4,511 mmLength4,204 mm–4,216 mm
Width1,731 mmWidth1,759 mm
Height1,424 mm–1,461 mmHeight1,469 mm–1,485 mm
Wheelbase2,512 mmWheelbase2,578 mm
Ground clearance130 mm–150 mmGround clearance110 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume528 l–548 lTrunk volume350 l
Curb weight1,175 kg–1,450 kgCurb weight1,173 kg–1,380 kg
Fuel tank55 lFuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years1996–2010Production years2003–2008
Body typeLiftback, WagonBody typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines14Number of engines10
Power50–132 kW (68–179 hp)Power59–147 kW (80–200 hp)
Displacement (l)1.4–2.0Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
FuelDiesel, PetrolFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 105
Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · RS 1.8 TBest 0–100 km/h7.2 s · 2.0 TFSI GTI
Top speed235 km/hTop speed235 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Trendline
Items in the base trim14 · LXItems in the base trim21 · Trendline
Items in the top trim27 · EleganceItems in the top trim33 · Sportline
Equipment · Comfort2 · 5
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows—Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors—Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric✓Fabric✓
5 Seats—5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover✓Load Cover—
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 8
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags—Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags—Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts—Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)—Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel—Compact spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate✓Engine skid plate—
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Listings0Listings2
Price fromnot specifiedPrice from€3,000
Average pricenot specifiedAverage price€7,000

Frequently asked questions

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

Length: Škoda Octavia I (1U) 4,511 mm, Volkswagen Golf V 4,216 mm (a 295 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,512 vs 2,578 mm. Boot: 548 vs 350 l.

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

The most frugal Škoda Octavia I (1U) uses 5.1 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf V 5.1 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 105).

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

The strongest Škoda Octavia I (1U) makes 132 kW (179 hp) (RS 1.8 T); the strongest Volkswagen Golf V 147 kW (200 hp) (2.0 TFSI GTI).

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