Hi, I'm considering a yeti but would like to know the width between the arches, and length with seats folded, not removed. I dont want the capacity in litres as that's a pointless measurement, it's actual floorspace. My current ride is a jaguar x type estate. Thanks

Also, it's the greenline elegance I'm considering, how quiet is the 1.6 tdi?

Well seeing as though no one answered, I went to Warrington Skoda and can only say what a let down. I can see now why they omit the dimensions, it's tiny, and folding the seats aren't done in a practical manner. Ok, it's got the height, but this is why litres should not be used as a guide or "boast" of boot space, as its very misrepresentative of what's usable. There's more floorspace/usable bootspace in an Audi A3 sportback.

Sorry I thought this was the previous thread! This subject came up only a week or so ago and was fully answered in this thread:

http://briskoda.net/...-for-pushchair/

The boot is small when you get the spare. Sans spare it is sufficient. And remember you can push the seats forward to enlarge it even more.

Sorry I thought this was the previous thread! This subject came up only a week or so ago and was fully answered in this thread:

http://briskoda.net/...-for-pushchair/

The boot is small when you get the spare. Sans spare it is sufficient. And remember you can push the seats forward to enlarge it even more.

Thanks for that. Alas, I am discounting the Yeti for my next car, as its just too small. Its a general bugbear that manufacturers are sticking with giving boot space in litres, rather than actual dimensions. I mean, not all of us are Tupperwear salesmen right selling 1 litre storage boxes right?

I would look at the superb, but they do not do the dsg box and engine combo that would give less than 150gm CO2. I do not want an Octavia, just do not like them and find them unrefined on the motorway. Back to the drawing board... Looks like possibly a renaul megane ST with their EDC gear box, or the slightly smaller A3 sportback with the s tronic (dsg)

Thanks for that. Alas, I am discounting the Yeti for my next car, as its just too small. Its a general bugbear that manufacturers are sticking with giving boot space in litres, rather than actual dimensions. I mean, not all of us are Tupperwear salesmen right selling 1 litre storage boxes right?

I would look at the superb, but they do not do the dsg box and engine combo that would give less than 150gm CO2. I do not want an Octavia, just do not like them and find them unrefined on the motorway. Back to the drawing board... Looks like possibly a renaul megane ST with their EDC gear box, or the slightly smaller A3 sportback with the s tronic (dsg)

Yes it does not suit all tastes but you will be surprised how much does go in there if you try!

As to the A3: Lovely car but due to be replaced very soon so your new motor will be old hat pretty soon alas.

The boot is smaller than an Octavia boot, and about the same size as a BMW e39 touring's boot. (5 series)

The seats fold down in a very practical manner, maybe not into the floor like some MPV's but this is a SUV with reasonable ground clearance.

One reason the boot is 'small' is that the rear seat accommodation is brilliant - there is plenty of spec for tall people sitting behind tall people. There is more boot space in a cashcow, but less rear leg room.

If my memory serves me right, the X type estate boot isn't overly generous, which is why I personally discounted it and bought an Octavia. (and at the time they didn't do a diesel automatic either.)

Mike

The boot of the Yeti is huge, even with a spare wheel in there.

I can fit 4 full sized suitcases plus rucksacks with the rear seats up.

Transporting 5 people and all their luggage and with a length of 4.2 metres to enable us to park in the city spaces makes the Yeti the perfectly compromised car.

Yes, I am coming from a Micra, so I appreciate space!

One reason the boot is 'small' is that the rear seat accommodation is brilliant - there is plenty of spec for tall people sitting behind tall people. There is more boot space in a cashcow, but less rear leg room.

OH yes that is true. Hence me saying think of moving the seats a fraction forward and look at the sizes I posted showing all the seating positions. There will still be ample legroom left if you move the seats forward a bit.

Yes it does not suit all tastes but you will be surprised how much does go in there if you try!

I do agree with this. It does take a bit of imagination to pack a Yeti boot but I am amazed at what will go in.

As an early Yeti owner (Dec 2009) I was probably the first to moan about the boot size. I exchanged from an X-Trail which had a massive boot area (flat space) but little height. the Yeti is the opposite with reasonable flat area but a good height (depth) and, if pushed, I remove the parcel shelf (stores behind the back seats) and pile upwards. (This has only been required twice in 14 months)

I suspect you have just gone by the look of the boot and not really tried to pack it.

I find the perceptions/expectations of the Yeti's boot space interesting.

The Yeti is only 2.5cm longer than a Golf hatch and is both shorter/narrower than a Focus hatch. Compared to these cars the boot space is very impressive.

The X-Type shares it's DNA with the Mondeo which is the next class up from the Focus and the X-Trail is a good 20cm longer.

I do agree with this. It does take a bit of imagination to pack a Yeti boot but I am amazed at what will go in.

As an early Yeti owner (Dec 2009) I was probably the first to moan about the boot size. I exchanged from an X-Trail which had a massive boot area (flat space) but little height. the Yeti is the opposite with reasonable flat area but a good height (depth) and, if pushed, I remove the parcel shelf (stores behind the back seats) and pile upwards. (This has only been required twice in 14 months)

I suspect you have just gone by the look of the boot and not really tried to pack it.

No, I measured it in it's various configurations. I need to carry 2 large flight cases, sometimes 1. I cannot fit 2 in the back of a yeti unless stacked, and these are 20kg each, so not safe to do it this way.. And to fit one in, I need to fold the seats. The height means nothing, and packing cases on top of each other, unless restrained by straps is not only irresponsible, but downright dangerous. I come from a car crash research background so know what I speak of. Something the size of a Haynes manual in a 30mph crash flying through the car is enough to cause serious head injury, even death. Both fit in fine in my x type.

No, I measured it in it's various configurations. I need to carry 2 large flight cases, sometimes 1.

Exactly what size are these flight cases?

No, I measured it in it's various configurations. I need to carry 2 large flight cases, sometimes 1. I cannot fit 2 in the back of a yeti unless stacked, and these are 20kg each, so not safe to do it this way.. And to fit one in, I need to fold the seats. The height means nothing, and packing cases on top of each other, unless restrained by straps is not only irresponsible, but downright dangerous. I come from a car crash research background so know what I speak of. Something the size of a Haynes manual in a 30mph crash flying through the car is enough to cause serious head injury, even death. Both fit in fine in my x type.

Your point about the flat area is true but the hype about flying packing cases is not. If you had looked at the boot in detail you would have found a number of tie down locations and restraining points. I carry straps in the boot in case I need to tie a large load down.

So criticise the boot for size if you wish but do not criticise the equipment supplied for passenger safety. Somebody from your background would know well enough that car design caters for such events, presumably based on the work you carried out in the past.

Incidentally I assume you put the rear seats to their forward position to fit you flight cases in?

And if you keep your Haynes manual on the parcel shelf, you deserve to catch it in the neck!!

No, I measured it in it's various configurations. I need to carry 2 large flight cases, sometimes 1. I cannot fit 2 in the back of a yeti unless stacked, and these are 20kg each, so not safe to do it this way.. And to fit one in, I need to fold the seats. The height means nothing, and packing cases on top of each other, unless restrained by straps is not only irresponsible, but downright dangerous. I come from a car crash research background so know what I speak of. Something the size of a Haynes manual in a 30mph crash flying through the car is enough to cause serious head injury, even death. Both fit in fine in my x type.

The Yeti can take three full-sized suitcases in the boot with a spare wheel and all the seats up just by having them on their ends.

Four full-sized suitcases can be fitted when stacked.

Why do you assume the driver of the vehicle would not strap down and make secure the stacked suitcases?

...it is, after all, common sense to make secure objects that traveling in the vehicle.

No, I measured it in it's various configurations. I need to carry 2 large flight cases, sometimes 1. I cannot fit 2 in the back of a yeti unless stacked, and these are 20kg each, so not safe to do it this way.. And to fit one in, I need to fold the seats. The height means nothing, and packing cases on top of each other, unless restrained by straps is not only irresponsible, but downright dangerous. I come from a car crash research background so know what I speak of. Something the size of a Haynes manual in a 30mph crash flying through the car is enough to cause serious head injury, even death. Both fit in fine in my x type.

Did you stand your suitcases upright? That is what I do now and I can fit in two large suitcases with room to spare easily in that fashion. I may be wrong but I suspect you have lain them down flat in the traditional way and you are quite correct in that the Yeti is not good in that way. As others have said you need to think vertically with the Yeti boot, still safely and below the top seat line but vertically.

I took my wife, 2 kids and a dog for a week to the Lake District last summer and I fitted everything into the Yeti without the need of a roof box. I would also like a bigger boot but it is actually quite spacious. You just need to think in a less traditional way when you fill it.

No, I measured it in it's various configurations. I need to carry 2 large flight cases, sometimes 1. I cannot fit 2 in the back of a yeti unless stacked, and these are 20kg each, so not safe to do it this way.. And to fit one in, I need to fold the seats. The height means nothing, and packing cases on top of each other, unless restrained by straps is not only irresponsible, but downright dangerous. I come from a car crash research background so know what I speak of. Something the size of a Haynes manual in a 30mph crash flying through the car is enough to cause serious head injury, even death. Both fit in fine in my x type.

If you think a Yeti`s boot is small you should try a Mini Cooper S Convertible with its amazing 120 litres (Sorry about the litres) but I still managed to pack it with enough of the "Better Halfs" clothes for a fantastic 7 day trip to Southern Germany. I traded that for a Cooper D that has 150 litre boot (sorry about the litres) I made full use of the extra 30 litres (Sorry about the litres) during our 15 day break in the South of France, I think my 13 year old daughter was in there also. I now have a Mini Cooper S Clubman with an absolutely gigantic 260 litre boot (Sorry about the litres).

Unfortunately this must go to make way for my Yeti 170 4x4 Elegance (when it eventually arrives). This has, wait for it, a 416 litre boot (Sorry about the litres) I can scarcely believe it! what will I do with all that space. It is extremely fortunate that neither myself or the rest of my family suffer from Agoraphobia. I cannot possibly imagine how you cope with all that space in your Mondeo X Type with its incomprehensible 445 litres (Sorry about the litres).

I have also heard a strange rumour that the Skoda Superb Estate has a 665 litre boot (Sorry about the litres), surely this cannot be true?

Finally does anybody know what those shiny chrome rings are for, I saw about four of them in a Demo Yeti boot, but forgot to ask the salesman what they were for.

Edited 26 January, 201115 yr by stanjackos

I have also heard a strange rumour that the Skoda Superb Estate has a 665 litre boot (Sorry about the litres), surely this cannot be true?

There's only one bigger boot in the class than the Superb, and it's only by a handful of litres - it goes the the new Merc E class...

Shame the Superb or Yeti wont suit the OP.....

Dare i suggest the new Volvo V60?

Al.

Edited 27 January, 201115 yr by ukcruiser

If you think a Yeti`s boot is small you should try a Mini Cooper S Convertible with its amazing 120 litres (Sorry about the litres) but I still managed to pack it with enough of the "Better Halfs" clothes for a fantastic 7 day trip to Southern Germany. I traded that for a Cooper D that has 150 litre boot (sorry about the litres) I made full use of the extra 30 litres (Sorry about the litres) during our 15 day break in the South of France, I think my 13 year old daughter was in there also. I now have a Mini Cooper S Clubman with an absolutely gigantic 260 litre boot (Sorry about the litres).

Unfortunately this must go to make way for my Yeti 170 4x4 Elegance (when it eventually arrives). This has, wait for it, a 416 litre boot (Sorry about the litres) I can scarcely believe it! what will I do with all that space. It is extremely fortunate that neither myself or the rest of my family suffer from Agoraphobia. I cannot possibly imagine how you cope with all that space in your Mondeo X Type with its incomprehensible 445 litres (Sorry about the litres).

I have also heard a strange rumour that the Skoda Superb Estate has a 665 litre boot (Sorry about the litres), surely this cannot be true?

Finally does anybody know what those shiny chrome rings are for, I saw about four of them in a Demo Yeti boot, but forgot to ask the salesman what they were for.

The shiny chrome rings are for fixing your netting system.

Can anyone tell me the dimensions for the yeti boot opening. I need the width at its narrowest & the height from the sill to the top of the opening please.

Can anyone tell me the dimensions for the yeti boot opening. I need the width at its narrowest & the height from the sill to the top of the opening please.

Have a look here post no 2  http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/236642-how-big-is-a-yetis-boot/