Is the Skoda Octavia Equivalent to Volkswagen?

[LeLukas]

The new Octavia belongs to Skoda, and Skoda is also part of Volkswagen, so the Skoda Octavia can be considered equivalent to Volkswagen. The new Octavia is a hatchback, theoretically making it a competitor to the Golf. In terms of global sales, the Golf is Volkswagen's flagship model, while the Octavia is Skoda's flagship model. Currently, the Skoda brand is owned by Volkswagen, and the Octavia is a model under the Skoda brand, produced domestically by SAIC Volkswagen in China. All engines and transmissions in the Octavia come from Volkswagen. Skoda (ŠKODA) is one of the classic brands under Volkswagen Group, headquartered in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic, and is one of the four oldest car manufacturers in the world.