Mainly comparing with golf r estate and Leon cupra estate both of which have false floor as standard. I never lower the variable floor in my Octavia estate. 

So the question is do they measure the boot space in the other cars from the "raised" position hence giving them smaller boots? If so I wouldn't lose much in space if move to a golf or Leon.

So does anyone know anything on this?

I think I might need to measure my boot and take a tape to go test a golf. Will of course post my findings.

I’d have thought the floor would be in the lowered position to maximise boot volume for official figures. 
 

The only way to confirm is to measure yourself I guess...

The VW Golf Estate isn't even close to what the Octavia Estate can carry, couldn't really comment on the Seat. Essentially the Octavia is just a stretched Golf but if you've ever looked at a Golf closely, it has far less space in the rear than an Octavia, both for passengers and for luggage. It just depends whether you need all the space that the Octavia has. I find mine very useful, there isn't much that I can't get into it! I added the variable load floor as an option on my car as I found it a handy way of keeping the boot area tidy by putting all of the odds and ends underneath the floor area.

We looked around a number of cars when replacing our old Mk2 estate. We took our dog crate around to Skoda/VW/Seat/BMW/Volvo/Merc and tried it in "equivalent" sized estates. The Octavia was a clear winner. Surprisingly non of the dealers batted an eyelid when we asked to try the crate in their shiny new display cars! Its a crude test but an effective way of measuring real world space.

Sound like a golf r is removing itself from the list then.  Sat in a Leon when looking at the Arona for Mrs G82 and felt it was more cramped than the mk3 Octavia.  Looks like I am hunting for a Skoda then.  Back to Octavia or superb estate. 280/272 would be nice.

14 minutes ago, MarkyG82 said:

Sound like a golf r is removing itself from the list then.  Sat in a Leon when looking at the Arona for Mrs G82 and felt it was more cramped than the mk3 Octavia.  Looks like I am hunting for a Skoda then.  Back to Octavia or superb estate. 280/272 would be nice.

 

I have one of these, have you thought about them? 272ps, 4Motion etc

 

@pist0nbr0ke Cant seem to find those for a good price.  Basically a superb with VW badge?  Budget is around 20k.

You won't find one at 20k yet, they were dealer allocation only from mid 2019, and only 150 came to UK including 240ps diesel version.

 

Yes, similar to Superb in many ways, tbh it actually has slightly less rear legroom, but has full IQLight matrix LED headlights, Columbus spec nav, electric seats & boot, area view cameras and auto pilot style cruise control, DCC etc. as standard. 

 

I got an excellent deal on mine, and figured residuals may be better than the Superb.

I'll add that to the list then.

 

Now, do I look at a Volvo too...

Wotizzit?

 

A VW something, but what?

11 minutes ago, J.R. said:

Wotizzit?

 

A VW something, but what?

 

Passat R-line at a guess

3 minutes ago, langers2k said:

Passat R-line at a guess

 

Passat R-line Edition 2.0 TSI DSG 4Motion to give it it's full title 😁

 

@MarkyG82 the V60 has a smaller boot AFAIK, nice motor though. V90 is colossal! My boss has a V90 T8 and it's ridiculously quick. However, it has just had the e-Rad replaced (entire electric rear axle assembly and battery pack has to come out to do this) under warranty at 60k miles (limit of warranty) and it seems to be a common issue with the T8 hybrid Volvos.

So it seems.  V90 would be it I think.  Good prices too for the t4 engine.  I feel some test drives coming.