Škoda Octavia II (1Z) or Volkswagen Golf V?

2004–2013 vs 2003–2008 · Liftback/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Octavia II (1Z) 4,581 mm, Golf V 4,216 mm — a 37 cm difference.
Boot: Octavia II (1Z) 580 l, Golf V 350 l.
Lowest consumption: Octavia II (1Z) 4.4 l/100 km, Golf V 5.1 l/100 km.
Power: Octavia II (1Z) 59–147 kW, Golf V 59–147 kW.
Standard equipment: Octavia II (1Z) 20 items (Classic), Golf V 21 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: Golf V from €3,000 (2 listings); no Octavia II (1Z) is listed right now.

Škoda Octavia II (1Z)2004–2013 · 14 engines · Classic, Ambiente, Elegance, ActiveSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Golf V2003–2008 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Sportline, GTSpecifications →2 listings from €3,000 →

Only differences

better value

	Škoda Octavia II (1Z)2004–2013no listings	Volkswagen Golf V2003–20082 listings · from €3,000
Dimensions
Length	Length4,569 mm–4,581 mm	Length4,204 mm–4,216 mm
Width	Width1,769 mm	Width1,759 mm
Height	Height1,447 mm–1,533 mm	Height1,469 mm–1,485 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,578 mm	Wheelbase2,578 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance125 mm–180 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume560 l–580 l	Trunk volume350 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,240 kg–1,555 kg	Curb weight1,173 kg–1,380 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–60 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2004–2013	Production years2003–2008
Body type	Body typeLiftback, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines10
Power	Power59–147 kW (80–200 hp)	Power59–147 kW (80–200 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 105	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.3 s · RS 2.0 TSI	Best 0–100 km/h7.2 s · 2.0 TFSI GTI
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed235 km/h
Trim levelsClassic · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim20 · Classic	Items in the base trim21 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · Elegance	Items in the top trim33 · Sportline
Equipment · Comfort5 · 5
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✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
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 · Safety6 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings2
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€3,000
Average price	Average pricenot specified	Average price€7,000

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Škoda Octavia II (1Z) or Volkswagen Golf V?

Length: Škoda Octavia II (1Z) 4,581 mm, Volkswagen Golf V 4,216 mm (a 365 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,578 vs 2,578 mm. Boot: 580 vs 350 l.

Which uses less fuel — Škoda Octavia II (1Z) or Volkswagen Golf V?

The most frugal Škoda Octavia II (1Z) uses 4.4 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 105); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf V 5.1 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 105).

Which is more powerful — Škoda Octavia II (1Z) or Volkswagen Golf V?

The strongest Škoda Octavia II (1Z) makes 147 kW (200 hp) (RS 2.0 TSI); the strongest Volkswagen Golf V 147 kW (200 hp) (2.0 TFSI GTI).

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