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2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Variant vs. 2020 Skoda Octavia IV

Here’s how 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Variant and 2020 Skoda Octavia IV compare in size: 2020 Skoda Octavia IV is longer than 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Variant, providing extra length. 2020 Skoda Octavia IV is wider than 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Variant, giving it a broader stance. 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Variant is taller than 2020 Skoda Octavia IV, which could improve headroom or visibility.

Length
4586 mm180.6 in
4702 mm185.1 in
Width
1799 mm70.8 in
1829 mm72.0 in
Height
1515 mm59.6 in
1477 mm58.1 in

2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Side View Left
4586 mm180.6 in πŸ”΄ -116 mm-4.6 in (-2.5%)
2020 Skoda Octavia IV Preview
4702 mm185.1 in 🟒 +116 mm+4.6 in (+2.5%)
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Front View
1799 mm70.8 in πŸ”΄ -30 mm-1.2 in (-1.6%)
2020 Skoda Octavia IV Rear View
1829 mm72.0 in 🟒 +30 mm+1.2 in (+1.7%)
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Rear View
1515 mm59.6 in 🟒 +38 mm+1.5 in (+2.6%)
2020 Skoda Octavia IV Rear View
1477 mm58.1 in πŸ”΄ -38 mm-1.5 in (-2.5%)
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Variant
2020 Skoda Octavia IV

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Wagon
Hatchback

Model Year:

2017
2020

Production:

2017-2020 Discontinued Model
2019-2024 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4562-4586 mm179.6-180.6 in
πŸ”΄ -140 mm-5.5 in (-3.0%) - πŸ”΄ -103 mm-4.1 in (-2.2%)
4689-4702 mm184.6-185.1 in
🟒 +103 mm+4.1 in (+2.2%) - 🟒 +140 mm+5.5 in (+3.1%)

Width:

1799 mm70.8 in
πŸ”΄ -30 mm-1.2 in (-1.6%)
1829 mm72.0 in
🟒 +30 mm+1.2 in (+1.7%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2027 mm79.8 in
🟒 +24 mm+0.9 in (+1.2%) - 🟒 +33 mm+1.3 in (+1.7%)
1994-2003 mm78.5-78.9 in
πŸ”΄ -33 mm-1.3 in (-1.6%) - πŸ”΄ -24 mm-0.9 in (-1.2%)

Height:

1472-1515 mm58.0-59.6 in
πŸ”΄ -5 mm-0.2 in (-0.3%) - 🟒 +101 mm+4.0 in (+7.1%)
1414-1477 mm55.7-58.1 in
πŸ”΄ -101 mm-4.0 in (-6.7%) - 🟒 +5 mm+0.2 in (+0.3%)

Ground Clearance:

126-140 mm5.0-5.5 in
πŸ”΄ -17 mm-0.7 in (-11.9%) - 🟒 +1 mm+0.0 in (+0.7%)
139-143 mm5.5-5.6 in
πŸ”΄ -1 mm0.0 in (-0.7%) - 🟒 +17 mm+0.7 in (+13.5%)

Trunk Capacity:

605-861 liter21.4-30.4 cu ft
🟒 +5 liter+0.2 cu ft (+0.8%) - 🟒 +411 liter+14.5 cu ft (+91.3%)
450-600 liter15.9-21.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -411 liter-14.5 cu ft (-47.7%) - πŸ”΄ -5 liter-0.2 cu ft (-0.8%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1620-1883 liter57.2-66.5 cu ft
🟒 +65 liter+2.3 cu ft (+4.2%) - 🟒 +478 liter+16.9 cu ft (+34.0%)
1405-1555 liter49.6-54.9 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -478 liter-16.9 cu ft (-25.4%) - πŸ”΄ -65 liter-2.3 cu ft (-4.0%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1220-1580 kg2690-3483 lbs
πŸ”΄ -400 kg-882 lbs (-24.7%) - 🟒 +354 kg+780 lbs (+28.9%)
1226-1620 kg2703-3571 lbs
πŸ”΄ -354 kg-780 lbs (-22.4%) - 🟒 +400 kg+882 lbs (+32.8%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1850-2120 kg4079-4674 lbs
πŸ”΄ -285 kg-628 lbs (-13.3%) - 🟒 +250 kg+551 lbs (+13.4%)
1870-2135 kg4123-4707 lbs
πŸ”΄ -250 kg-551 lbs (-11.8%) - 🟒 +285 kg+628 lbs (+15.4%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
75 kg165 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
  • 6.5 J x 16
  • 6J x 16
  • 16
15-inch rims:
  • 6 J x 15
18-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 8J x 19
  • 7.5J x 19
17-inch rims:
  • 6J x 17
  • 7J x 17
16-inch rims:
  • 16
  • 7.0J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7.0J x 17
  • 6.5J x 17
  • 7J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 18

Tire Size:

  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/50 R17 (W:205 | H:50 | D:17)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/35 R19 (W:225 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 225/45 R18 (W:225 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 235/35 R19 (W:235 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 205/55 R17 (W:205 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 205/60 R16 (W:205 | H:60 | D:16)
  • 225/40 R19 (W:225 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 225/45 R 18 (W:225 | H:45 | D:18)

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