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Volkswagen Jetta VI vs Skoda Octavia Mk3: size comparison

  • Length About the same length
  • Width Octavia Mk3 36 mm1 in wider
  • Height Jetta VI 21 mm0.8 in taller

Car 1 blue, solid outline

Jetta VI Volkswagen · 2010–2019 · Sedan Jetta VI 4,659 × 1,778 × 1,482 mm15 ft 3 in × 5 ft 10 in × 4 ft 10 in Change

Car 2 coral, dashed outline

Octavia Mk3 Skoda · 2012–2020 · Sedan Octavia Mk3 4,659 × 1,814 × 1,461 mm15 ft 3 in × 5 ft 11 in × 4 ft 10 in Change
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  • Car 1, blue, solid outline: Jetta VI
  • Car 2, coral, dashed outline: Octavia Mk3
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftWheelbase 2,651 mmWheelbase 8 ft 8 inLength 4,659 mmLength 15 ft 3 in1,482 mm4 ft 10 inWheelbase 2,667 mmWheelbase 8 ft 9 inLength 4,659 mmLength 15 ft 3 in1,461 mm4 ft 10 in

Scale about 1:21 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

Dimensions and difference

The Jetta VI is the same length, 36 mm1 in narrower and 21 mm0.8 in taller than the Octavia Mk3. Its wheelbase is 16 mm0.6 in shorter.

DimensionJetta VIOctavia Mk3Difference, car 1 vs car 2
Length4,659 mm15 ft 3 in15 ft 3 in4,659 mm4,659 mm15 ft 3 in15 ft 3 in4,659 mm Same
Width1,778 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,778 mm1,814 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,814 mm −36 mm−1 in −2.0%
Height1,482 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,482 mm1,461 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,461 mm +21 mm+0.8 in +1.4%
Wheelbase2,651 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,651 mm2,667 mm8 ft 9 in8 ft 9 in2,667 mm −16 mm−0.6 in −0.6%
Footprint8.28 m²89.2 sq ft89.2 sq ft8.28 m²8.45 m²91.0 sq ft91.0 sq ft8.45 m² −0.17 m²−1.8 sq ft −2.0%
BootNot in our catalog yet590 L20.8 cu ft20.8 cu ft590 L -
Kerb weightNot in our catalog yet1,218–1,394 kg2,685–3,073 lb2,685–3,073 lb1,218–1,394 kg -

Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.

Garage and parking

A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.

Jetta VI

Single garage
Fits 841 mm2 ft 9 in to spare in length, 611 mm2 ft 0 in each side
Parking bay
Tight 341 mm1 ft 1 in to spare in length, 361 mm1 ft 2 in each side

Octavia Mk3

Single garage
Tight 841 mm2 ft 9 in to spare in length, 593 mm1 ft 11 in each side
Parking bay
Tight 341 mm1 ft 1 in to spare in length, 343 mm1 ft 2 in each side

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger, the Volkswagen Jetta VI or the Skoda Octavia Mk3?

The Skoda Octavia Mk3 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Jetta VI is the same length, 36 mm narrower and 21 mm taller than the Octavia Mk3. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter.

Will the Volkswagen Jetta VI and the Skoda Octavia Mk3 fit in a standard garage?

In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Volkswagen Jetta VI fits with room to open the doors (841 mm to spare in length, 611 mm each side). The Skoda Octavia Mk3 fits, but it is tight to get out (841 mm to spare in length, 593 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.

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