Head to head
Skoda Octavia vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
The Skoda Octavia is 23cm wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Skoda Octavia is 23cm wider.
Specifications side by side
| Skoda Octavia | Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,709mm | 4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable) |
| Width | 1,829mm | 1,600 mm |
| Engine options | 1.5 TSI 116bhp petrol, 1.5 TSI e-TEC DSG 116bhp petrol, 2.0 TDI 116bhp diesel, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG diesel | - |
| Boot capacity | 450-640 litres seats up, 1,405-1,700 litres seats down | - |
| Wheelbase | 2.58-2.69m | - |
| Gross weight | - | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | - | 150 kg |
| Payload | - | 350 kg |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.60 m |
Sources: Skoda Octavia, Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Octavia if...
- you want one that is 23cm wider
A large, practical family hatchback rather than a premium car, valued by hire and used-car fleets for low running costs and a generous boot. It suits everyday and business hire where space and fuel economy matter more than badge or performance.
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Buy or hire the Galaxy SW385M16 if...
The Galaxy SW385M16 suits owners of small motorboats who need some flexibility in trailer length, since its adjustable frame extends to suit different hull lengths up to about 4.6m. Its sliding galvanised axle lets the owner fine-tune nose weight for safer towing behind a smaller car.
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- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Skoda Octavia and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Skoda Octavia is 23cm wider. The Skoda Octavia is a five-door family hatchback; the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is a a small adjustable-length boat trailer in Sun Way's Galaxy range, with a sliding axle to help balance the load when towing..
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