Size comparison · drawn to scale
Volkswagen Passat B9 vs Skoda Octavia Mk4: size comparison
- Length Passat B9 228 mm9 in longer
- Width Passat B9 23 mm0.9 in wider
- Height Passat B9 36 mm1 in taller
- Boot Passat B9 90 L3.2 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:22 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Passat B9 is 228 mm9 in longer, 23 mm0.9 in wider and 36 mm1 in taller than the Octavia Mk4. Its wheelbase is 155 mm6 in longer.
| Dimension | Passat B9 | Octavia Mk4 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,917 mm16 ft 2 in16 ft 2 in4,917 mm | 4,689 mm15 ft 5 in15 ft 5 in4,689 mm | +228 mm+9 in +4.9% |
| Width | 1,852 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,852 mm | 1,829 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,829 mm | +23 mm+0.9 in +1.3% |
| Height | 1,506 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,506 mm | 1,470 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,470 mm | +36 mm+1 in +2.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,841 mm9 ft 4 in9 ft 4 in2,841 mm | 2,686 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,686 mm | +155 mm+6 in +5.8% |
| Footprint | 9.11 m²98.0 sq ft98.0 sq ft9.11 m² | 8.58 m²92.3 sq ft92.3 sq ft8.58 m² | +0.53 m²+5.7 sq ft +6.2% |
| Boot | 690 L24.4 cu ft24.4 cu ft690 L | 600 L21.2 cu ft21.2 cu ft600 L | +90 L+3.2 cu ft +15.0% |
| Kerb weight | 1,573–1,849 kg3,468–4,076 lb3,468–4,076 lb1,573–1,849 kg | 1,301–1,608 kg2,868–3,545 lb2,868–3,545 lb1,301–1,608 kg | +272 kg+600 lb +20.9% |
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.
Passat B9
- Single garage
- Tight 583 mm1 ft 11 in to spare in length, 574 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 83 mm3 in to spare in length, 324 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Octavia Mk4
- Single garage
- Tight 811 mm2 ft 8 in to spare in length, 586 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 311 mm1 ft 0 in to spare in length, 336 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Volkswagen Passat B9 or the Skoda Octavia Mk4?
The Volkswagen Passat B9 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Passat B9 is 228 mm longer, 23 mm wider and 36 mm taller than the Octavia Mk4. Its wheelbase is 155 mm longer.
Will the Volkswagen Passat B9 and the Skoda Octavia Mk4 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Volkswagen Passat B9 fits, but it is tight to get out (583 mm to spare in length, 574 mm each side). The Skoda Octavia Mk4 fits, but it is tight to get out (811 mm to spare in length, 586 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Volkswagen Passat B9: 690 L against 600 L in the Skoda Octavia Mk4 (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.