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Will dogs fit in Skoda Octavia saloon boot?

  • 04-01-2014 3:05pm
    #1
    odckdo
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    Just wondering does anyone drive a Skoda Octavia saloon?

    Do your dogs have enough space to sit or stand up in the boot (without dropping the back seats)? The boot is 590L in size (with the back seats up.) I have a hatchback at the moment with 380L space.

    Looking at pictures online there seems to be a section at the back of the boot that is removable that should allow my medium size dogs more space to sit upright at least.

    I did check one years ago at my local dealer but couldn't decide if my dogs would be comfortable enough. If I remember correctly my dogs wouldn't have the same freedom to move around as in a hatchback or estate.

    Just thought I might be lucky here if someone had first hand experience.


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  • #2
    RubyGirl
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    We have one and our lab's fit perfect in them. We took out the book lid so gives more head room.


  • #3
    kylith
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    Depends on the size of the dog, really. A friend of mine used to get their mastiff into the boot of a much smaller car though, so you'll probably be ok.


  • #4
    odckdo
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    RubyGirl wrote: »
    We have one and our lab's fit perfect in them. We took out the book lid so gives more head room.

    Do you have more than one dog? With the boot lid/cover taken out, can your dog(s) stand up and move around easily? Or is there only enough space for sitting or lying down?

    I have 4 medium sized dogs. I suppose an estate is the best option but I was wondering if an Octavia saloon might do.


  • #5
    RubyGirl
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    4 lab's and two would be comfortable in it.


  • #6
    odckdo
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    Great - thanks for that info as it helps me alot. The last time I looked at a Octavia I couldn't picture how my dogs would fit. I wonder how the dealer would react if I toke my 4 dogs for a test drive? :)


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  • #7
    RubyGirl
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    odckdo wrote: »
    Great - thanks for that info as it helps me alot. The last time I looked at a Octavia I couldn't picture how my dogs would fit. I wonder how the dealer would react if I toke my 4 dogs for a test drive? :)


    Well if it's going to be a deal breaker for you I would.


  • #8
    ZiabR
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    odckdo wrote: »
    Great - thanks for that info as it helps me alot. The last time I looked at a Octavia I couldn't picture how my dogs would fit. I wonder how the dealer would react if I toke my 4 dogs for a test drive? :)

    Ohh I would love to see the dealers face!


  • #9
    Superdedupity
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    Great car for dogs, even if the sill is a little high. Take out the luggage shelf and buy a dog guard. Perfect :)

    Octavias are only available as a hatchback or estate;)


  • #10
    ra0044
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    You can get the new Octavia as a saloon.

    Its a nice car but like any saloon car it is not suitable for transporting dogs in the boot as you are unable to remove the parcel shelf to give height,light and air in to the boot space.

    Hopefully the op meant the hatchback model which is fine for most dogs.


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