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Skoda Octavia Tour: okazja czy handlowy trick?

Pomysł, żeby sprzedawać starsze generacyjnie modele równolegle z nowymi, nie jest zaskakujący i odosobniony. Tak robi od lat m.in. Opel, oferując obok Astry IV odmianę Classic, czy Fiat, który model Grande Punto sprzedaje jednocześnie z Evo.

W większości przypadków starsze auta mają ograniczoną ofertę silników oraz wyposażeń i są oczywiście tańsze od późniejszych konstrukcji. Ale czy warto kupować nowy samochód, starszej konstrukcji tylko po to, by zaoszczędzić kilka tysięcy złotych? Na przykładzie aktualnej Octavii Tour spróbujemy odpowiedzieć na to pytanie.

O ile w przypadku pierwszej Octavii Tour (w sprzedaży do końca ubiegłego roku), która bazowała na kompaktowym modelu Skody produkowanym od 1996 roku, mieliśmy do czynienia z wiekową konstrukcją, o tyle w najnowszej odmianie już tak nie jest. Obecny model to przecież Octavia II sprzed face liftingu, mająca identyczne wymiary wewnętrzne i zewnętrzne jak wersja zmodernizowana.

Tour oferuje więc taką samą ilość miejsca dla pasażerów i na bagaż, co oznacza, że jest to jedno z najbardziej przestronnych aut kompaktowych. Oczywiście, w „odgrzewanym” modelu znajdziemy starsze światła, skromniejsze wyposażenie i nieco gorsze materiały wykończeniowe niż w Octavii po liftingu. Praktyczność jest jednak taka sama.

Gdy zajrzymy pod maskę Toura, znajdziemy dobrze znaną 1,6-litrową jednostkę benzynową o mocy 102 KM. Ten sam motor oferowany jest nadal w zmodernizowanej Octavii, choć pewnie wkrótce zastąpi go znacznie nowocześniejszy 1.2 TSI/ 105 KM (sprzedawany równolegle). Na razie widnieje w cenniku, a to pozwala nam porównać osiągi obydwu aut. Jest tak, jak przypuszczaliśmy: przyspieszenie do „setki”, prędkość maksymalna i średnie zużycie paliwa są identyczne.

Gdy jednak Skoda zdecyduje się na wycofanie z poliftingowej Octavii silnika 1.6, a pozostawi w ofercie jedynie 1.2 TSI, wówczas osiągi Toura wyraźnie będą odstawały od uzyskiwanych przez nowszy model, a różnica w cenie zwiększy się o kolejne 1100 zł.

Wracając do silnika testowego modelu: musimy przyznać, że choć jest przyzwoity pod względem dynamiki (12,3 s do „setki”) i spalania (średnio 7,1 l/100 km), to jednak parametry te są znacznie gorsze od osiągów nowszej konstrukcji 1.2 TSI/105 KM (odpowiednio 10,8 s i 5,7 l/100 km). Jeśli założymy 3-letnią eksploatację, w trakcie której przejedziemy 90 tys. km, okaże się, że w nowszym modelu zaoszczędzimy na paliwie na tym dystansie 6 tys. zł (na podstawie średniego spalania fabrycznego).

Silnik 1.6 na tle 1.2 TSI ujawnia swoją słabość nie tylko pod względem przyspieszenia i spalania, lecz także w kwestii elastyczności. Maksymalny moment obrotowy jest w nim o prawie 30 Nm niższy, a poza tym wartość tę można uzyskać dopiero przy wyższych obrotach. Dodatkowy mankament jednostki starszej konstrukcji togłośna praca.

Inaczej jest w przypadku prowadzenia. Zmiany w modelu po liftingu nie dotyczyły podwozia, dlatego też komfort resorowania i zachowanie na zakrętach w obydwu autach są zbliżone. Z powodu braku seryjnego systemu ESP w starszym samochodzie (dopłata 2 tys. zł) w sytuacjach ekstremalnych kierowca zdany jest tylko na własne umiejętności.

Ale to niejedyny element, o jaki została zubożona ta wersja. W starszej generacyjnie Octavii musimy dopłacić za czujniki parkowania z tyłu. Gdy więc porównamy ceny podstawowych wersji Octavii Tour i modelu po liftingu (obydwie z tym samym silnikiem 1.6/102 KM), okaże się, że różnica między nimi to 12,2 tys. zł. Po zrównaniu ich pod względem wyposażenia kwota ta pomniejszy się zaledwie o 2,8 tys. zł i nadal będzie wynosić prawie 10 tys. zł.

Podsumowując: czy warto wydać 10 tys. zł po to, by jeździć w zasadzie tylko nieco ładniejszym autem? Każdy musi odpowiedzieć sobie sam, aczkolwiek trzeba pamiętać o tym, że gdy za kilka lat dojdzie do sprzedaży Toura i Octavii po „lifcie”, z jednego rocznika i z identycznymi silnikami, to na pewno łatwiejszą odsprzedaż i mniejszą utratę wartości zapewni nam nowszy generacyjnie model.

Zainteresowani Tourem powinni zastanowić się nad wyposażeniem auta w instalację LPG firmy Landirenzo, którą oferują autoryzowane stacje Skody. Wyjątkowość oferty polega na tym, że jeśli się na nią zdecydujemy, otrzymamy upust na zakup auta równy wartości instalacji (4299 zł).

Podsumowanie: Octavia Tour to doskonała propozycja dla osób zainteresowanych dużym i niedrogim kompaktowym autem, wobec którego nie ma się zbyt wielkich wymagań w zakresie wyglądu, dynamiki czy bogatego wyposażenia. Dla tych, którzy planują dużo podróżować, ciekawą alternatywą może być zakup instalacji gazowej, pozwalający na zachowanie pełnej gwarancji mechanicznej producenta.

Rodzinny charakter Octavii podkreśla przestronne wnętrze, oferujące dużą ilość miejsca dla pasażerów i na bagaż

Nowa Skoda Octavia Tour to tak naprawdę Octavia II sprzed face liftingu. W teście sprawdzamy sens jej zakupu

O przyjemnym wykończeniu skórą kierownicy i gałki zmiany biegów trzeba zapomnieć.

• Zobacz również: Skoda Octavia II - Dlaczego podbiła serca Polaków?
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Skoda octavia (2013 – 2020) review.

Skoda Octavia (2013 – 2020) At A Glance

The Czech firm had already shown it could make cars with a touch of class with its Skoda Superb range. In 2013, it was the turn of the Skoda Octavia and the firm knocked it right out of the park with this practical family hatch . It took on the best in the form of the Volkswagen Passat , the big-selling Ford Mondeo  and stylish Mazda 6 and came out brilliantly. Read on for our full Skoda Octavia review.

The Skoda Octavia is the firm’s most popular car in the UK, so it’s no surprise this model stuck to the formula that made previous versions such a success.

It’s practical, well equipped and offers excellent value for money – but with more technology, better fuel economy and more space for family used car buyers.

On the surface, it might not look like a radical change from earlier Skoda Octavias. The styling is neat, but subdued, and in profile the car looks similar to the last-generation model – but it’s both larger and lighter, with weight savings of more than 100kg – which translates to useful fuel economy improvements.

There are plenty of thoughtful ‘Simply Clever’ touches throughout the Skoda Octavia. Features like a built in ice-scraper, reversible rubber boot carpet and door-pocket waste bin add to the appeal and make it stand apart from rivals, as does the large, 590-litre boot.

Four engines were initially available, two petrol and two diesel, all of which are familiar from other Volkswagen Group cars.

The entry-level 1.2-petrol and 1.6-litre diesel engines both have the same 105PS power output, while the 1.4-litre TSI petrol produces 140PS and the top 2.0-litre TDI engine produces 150PS. The 1.4 petrol was later replaced with a 1.5 version.

For the best efficiency and lowest running costs, the 1.6 TDI is the one to go for – it has CO2 emissions of 99g/km and a combined cycle economy figure of 74.3mpg – but none of the engines is particularly thirsty.

Family car buyers won’t just save on fuel bills, either – this Skoda Octavia is cheaper to insure than the previous model.

Fancy a new Skoda Octavia? Read our review here .

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• Euro NCAP rating of five stars

Skoda Octavia (2013 – 2020): Practicality

There is plenty of space in the back seats. Legroom is good, even with a six-foot driver in the front seat, making this the ideal family car, and only the very tallest passengers will struggle for headroom.

While the Skoda Octavia has a saloon car profile, it’s actually a hatchback – and it has a big boot.

Capacity is 590 litres with the seats in place, expandable to 1580 litres with them folded down, which is noticeably larger than rivals such as the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus and on a par with the likes of the Volkswagen Passat and Ford Mondeo.

This is a niche the Skoda Octavia has filled for a long time, straddling the divide between small hatch and family car sectors, and giving both a very hard time in the process.

Skoda Octavia (2013 – 2020): Quality and finish

The interior of the Skoda Octavia is exactly as you’d expect after looking at the understated exterior.

Everything is sensibly placed, neatly laid out and solidly screwed together, with plenty of soft-touch materials. It’s decidedly upmarket and feels as though it should stand the test of time.

Understated and neat though it may be, there is a broad range of technology neatly packed in to the Skoda Octavia, including a full complement of seven airbags across all models.

There’s also a system which applies the brakes following a crash to prevent the car rolling into the path of oncoming traffic.

Skoda Octavia (2013 – 2020): Infotainment

All models get a touchscreen infotainment system as standard, which lets you control various car settings, as well as choose what music to listen to via the standard USB-in, aux-in or DAB radio.

In top-spec Elegance trim, this screen is replaced with a larger, high-resolution system.

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Skoda octavia (2013 – 2020): prices.

For a car with such a breadth of talents and abilities, it’s also something of a used car bargain as you can find 10-year-old examples with 60,000 miles on the clock for £7000.

Look for something a bit newer and a six-year-old Skoda Octavia with the frugal 1.6 diesel engine can be yours from £9000, in a choice of trims and 50,000 miles showing on the clock.

A three-year-old version of the Skoda Octavia will cost from around £12,000 for the excellent 1.5 TSI model in well equipped SE trim.

Skoda Octavia (2013 – 2020): Running Costs

If you're looking to eke out the most from every gallon of fuel, the 1.6 TDI Greenline version of this Skoda Octavia came with a claimed combined fuel consumption of 80.7mpg.

That was tested under the older regulations, so expect to see around 62.5mpg according to our Real MPG data, which is still very decent for a generously sized family car.

The petrol engines all return a real-world economy in the mid-40s, except the 1.8 TSI, which drops to the low 30s.

Given the flexibility of the smaller petrol engines, you need only bother with the 1.8 if you intend to tow regularly. Even then, the diesels are better in this respect.

Most Skoda Octavias of this generation require the flat rate of £180 for 12 months of road tax. Cars registered prior to 1 April 2017 will pay based on their carbon dioxide emissions, but most keep that at £180 or less.

The 1.6 TDI Greenline emits as little as 85g/km of CO2, so it can sneak in with free road tax if it’s an older version.

With insurance groups ranging from 12 to 25, most Skoda Octavia hatch models are very easy on the bank balance when it comes to getting cover.

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Skoda Octavia (2013 – 2020): Handling and ride quality

The Skoda Octavia is easy to drive and comfortable. The steering is well-weighted and precise, and the ride is comfortable over all but the most badly rutted and potholed roads.

It’s not an exciting car to drive by anyone’s standards, but it feels safe and very composed, with little body roll through corners.  

The gearchange is smooth and slick, while controls for the heating, audio and sat-nav are all well-placed, so you can keep your eyes on the road.

Skoda Octavia (2013 – 2020): Engines

There were four engines in the Skoda Octavia range to start with – two petrols and two diesels. You might expect the 1.2-litre petrol to be the poor relation, but it’s got a decent amount of torque at low revs and is surprisingly nippy.

If you don’t spend much time on the motorway it’s a good choice, especially considering it’s the cheapest version. It was later supplanted by a 1.0-litre motor that did just as good a job.

The 140PS 1.4 TSI petrol is more versatile and better suited to long motorway runs. As with the 1.2, it was replaced later in the Skoda Octavia’s production life with a newer motor, this time a 1.5 TSI with 150PS.

The most efficient engine is the 1.6 TDI which produces 105PS and 250Nm of torque. It’s hardly an exhilarating performer, but there’s good in-gear performance and it’s both quiet and refined, even at motorway speeds.

It only has a five-speed gearbox as opposed to the six-speed manual transmissions offered with the rest of the engines, but that’s not the end of the world. Fifth is tall enough to make for quiet motorway cruising.

The engine line-up is completed by the 2.0 TDI – the most powerful engine other than the Skoda Octavia vRS version. There was also a 1.8 TSI petrol with 180PS briefly offered, but only in the top-spec Laurin & Klement model.

The 2.0 TDI is probably the best choice for drivers who cover huge distances on the motorway or will be towing caravans or trailers. Unlike the 1.6 TDI, it’s also available as an automatic.

Skoda Octavia (2013 – 2020): Safety

A five-star rating from Euro NCAP gave the Skoda Octavia a strong start to its production life in 2013. This was achieved with tech such as an ‘active bonnet’ that pops up to cushion pedestrians in the event of a collision.

The Skoda Octavia also comes with Multi-Collision Brake, which applies the brakes when a crash happens to help prevent a second impact.

Front Assist is Skoda's automatic emergency braking system and was fitted across the range. A driver fatigue alert is also included, along with lane assist, seven airbags, ABS, and ESP traction control.

Skoda Octavia (2013 – 2020): Towing

The Skoda Octavia can pull an unbraked trailer weighing up to 750kg. Hook it up with a braked trailer and the Skoda is good to tow between 1400kg and 1800kg depending on the model.

The best for towing is the 2.0-litre turbodiesel-powered model, while the least able have the smallest petrol engines under the bonnet.

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Skoda octavia (2013 – 2020) models and specs.

In the Skoda Octavia S models, you get 16-inch alloy wheels, hill start assist, climate control, stop/start, front electric windows, touchscreen infotainment, DAB radio, aux-in and USB.

The Skoda Octavia SE trim adds rear electric windows, voice control for a mobile phone, driver fatigue assist, dual zone climate control, driving mode selector and front foglights.

The Skoda Octavia Elegance , which quickly became the Skoda Octavia SE L trim, adds larger alloy wheels, Alcantara and leather upholstery, automatic lights and wipers, front and rear armrests and cruise control.

It also has a larger infotainment screen with sat-nav, a multi-function steering wheel and headlight washers.

Rounding out the range to begin with was the Skoda Octavia Laurin & Klement model with xenon headlights, cornering foglights, adaptive cruise control, parking assist and heated front seats with electric adjustment, plus brown leather upholstery.

Skoda also went on to offer the Skoda Octavia SE Technology trim that provided the Amundsen touchscreen with sat-nav and wifi hotspot.

The Skoda Octavia SE Sport gained 17-inch alloy wheels and rear privacy glass.

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• Excellent cabin space and luggage capacity
• Very comfortable and well made
• Generous equipment and safety spec
• Frugal engine range
• Ride can be a little firm on corrupted surfaces
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What to watch out for

VWG's new, modular 1.4 litre EA211 TSI is belt cam, not chain cam.

1.4 TSI 140 is timing belt, not chain and reader thinking of buying one was honestly quoted by the dealer £374 in 4 years time for replacing the belt.

Optical fault in rear window can lead to distorted rear view of cars in the distance behind.

Though listed in the catalogue, Adaptive Cruise Control has become unavailable on Skoda Octavia.

Clutch and flywheel failure reported on Octavia 1.4 TSI estate at 7000 miles. Customer blamed and charged £1250 for replacement.

One complaint that the rubber hatchback grommets channel any water lying on the hatch lid into the luggage area, so caution is advised when oening a wet Octavia hatchback.

Strange case of rear brakes binding heating up and setting off TPMS alarm of 2014 Skoda Octavia. Under instruction from Skoda, dealer replaced all components. Same thing happened a year later.

Significant problems reported with 2013 Octavia 1.6 TDI DSG: Columbus head unit, control unit in glove box does not work Skoda cannot get a new one of this type to fit in place.there is a new type which will not work with the car. This unit also controls the gear box modes so they don't work as well. The car has been in the garage now for over 3 months and they still do not know what to do with the car. Recommended rejection of the car to original supplying dealer.

DPF light lit up on a local run in 6 month old Octavia 1.6TDI used for daily commuting, school runs and about once a week it gets a 200mile or so business trip mainly on motorways. Next motorway trip should clear it, if not then baclk to the dealer.

Two successive EGR failures reported on October 2013 Octavia 1.4 TSI 140 ACT, the first after 8 months and the second 21 months later. Both replaced under warranty. Could be that the Automatic Cylinder Deactivation affects the EGR.

Multiplate clutch pack of 2014/64 Skoda Octavia Estate Elegance 1.4 TSI DSG reported as screeching when pulling off from a stop and when changing up from 1 to 2 and sometimes 2 to 3. Skoda Dartford said "we are fairly certain its the multicouple clutch but you have to bring it back when the noise is louder as we can't be sure and if we change it and it's not defective Skoda UK won't pay us."

Turbo failed on 2013 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI and owner told there would be a long wait for a replacement because they were in short supply.

Complaint that Amundsen Sat Nav in 2015 Skoda Octavia has proven to be impossible to update. The explanation is that the system comes with a 15MD SD card that can be used to update the system online, but if this is not done frequently enough, the updates exceed the capacity of the 15MB SD card. In the reader's case the update was 22 MB. Attempting to update it also destroyed the original mapping data on the card, so, for 4 months, the reader had been without satnav and neither Skoda nor the dealer are able to offer a solution. By 7-5-2016, this was resolved. The reader called the dealer who supplied the car again and they told him to send them the SD card. They managed to perform the update straight away and it is now working in the car. However what is significant is that he told me the download size was just 6GB which clearly fits on a 15GB card. So he went and looked on Skoda's Update Portal and the size of the update file had gone from 22GB previously to 6GB. Skoda were clearly aware of this issue, that it was never going to be possible to download a file that size and have now corrected it, but refused to acknowledge it.

Report of failure of front offside wheel bearing on 2014 Skoda Octava Octavia 1.4 TSI 140 Estate in 2015 after it developed an increasing droning noise between about 40-75 mph. In the past 4 weeks the noise returned and front nearside bearing needs to be replaced at 35,000 miles, still under warranty.

Problems reported with engine of 2014 Skoda Octavia S 1.2 TSI. Bought at 1 year old with 14k miles in September 2015. Turned out to have had a replacement engine. Recalled by dealer in January 2016 for replacement cambelt pulley. By June 2016 engine had started tapping from 1,500rpm. Reported to dealer at June 2016 service. Waterpump replaced in August 2016. By September 2016 engine was pinking. Dealer suggested running it on super petrol.

Complaint of " obvious and pronounced hesitation when accelerating from about 5 miles an hour" in a 2015 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI DSG. Possibly a problem with delayed reaction of the brake pedal switch.

Report of Skoda Octavia 1.4TSI needing a spark plug change at three and a half years old. Coil packs were all fused to the plugs so the job cost £220.

Hissing noise developed in 6-speed wet-clutch DSG transmission of 2014 Skoda Octavia bought used from Skoda dealer 2 months previously. Dealer put it down to a mechanical problem and agreed to fix it.

Report of Mechatronics and Battery Monotoring Sensor failures on "4 year old" (2013) Skoda Octavia.

Report of 2016 Skoda 1.6TDI DQ200 7-speed dry clutch DSG jumping modes. Driver sets eco or normal modes but for some reason it goes into sports mode on its own showing sports mode on the dash and definitely in sports mode, but eco/normal mode in the modes selector.

Report of Columbus infotainment system becoming erratic on 2015 Skoda Octavia estate 4x4 L&K that was registered in 2015. On two occasions the integral Columbus satnav map display has frozen and become unresponsive and continued so to the end of the journey. It only seemed to correct itself when the car had been left for a while and then re-started. After its last service, the radio became unresponsive and owner immediately returned to the dealer, having reported the fault on his mobile phone, without switching off the engine. When he did switch off the engine and lock the car at the dealership, on return and checking the radio with him, it worked normally. Today, once again the radio display came on when he set off on a journey but he could get no audio output and the visual audio volume display bar behaved erratically, at first increasing as he turned up the volume and then dropping to zero as he continued to increase the volume. Having left the car, it operated normally again.

Report of DQ200 7-speed dry clutch DSG transmission of 2014 Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI DSG failing to engage reverse or drive. Would only show gearbox error on dash and car would not move.

Report of stop start of 2014/64 Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI only working intermittently. Some days it is fine, but other days it won't kick in and the car display unit says it is because 'power consumption is high'. But there are no electrics in use at the time (including the A/C which disables it). No particular pattern to its behaviour. Skoda dealer and Skoda technical help cannot get to the bottom of it.

Report of rattle from transmission of 2014 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI at idle at 23k miles.

After suffering a "scratchy" wiper blade on his 2013 Skoda Octavia, owner was told there were no replacement wiper blades for the car in the country and deraler could not predict when parts would become available. Owner had previously suffered many weeks wait for a replacement turbo whern that failed at 8,000 miles.

Report of problems with 7-speed DQ200 DSG in 2013/63 Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI. Doesn't always lock in to gear and also "bidders sometimes from gear to gear." Had a diagnostic done at independent garage which said the problem was clutch kit. However had got Skoda dealer to change clutch kit on 22-10-2016 under warranty. The problems is a year later, at 52k miles still has same issue (the initial 3 year warranty is over). Took it back to Skoda dealer and they said it will cost £2200 to fix it because mow the dual mass flywheel has gone.

Report of the two remote keys of a November 2013 Skoda Octavia Elegance (built Oct/Nov 2017) persistently needing new key betteries. In May 2017, the battery in key 1 needed to be replaced and this was done by the dealer. Owner checked voltage of key 2 and, this being low had it changed by a local VW garage as a precaution. Since then, the battery in key 1 has had to be changed six times and in key 2, three. Owner bought the replacement batteries from four different sources and cannot believe they have all been duds. He read the voltage of each new battery he fitted and they have all been in the region of 3.2; on expiry, the readings have ranged from 2.63 to 2.82. The car was serviced in early November 2017 but the dealer could find no fault with the electrics then. After key 1 battery failed for the fifth time in December 2017, the car went in specifically for the garage to check the electrics again and this time a special report was sent to Skoda. No fault was found so no solution was offered. Owner suggested that something must be happening to drain the batteries out but they have said that that couldn't happen. After the battery in key 1 was replaced in December, he avoided using it, leaving it in the small drawer where he keeps his keys and still it went flat. He is using the same key storage as I have always used and each key is in its own space i.e. they are not jumbled up. He suggested to the dealer that the keys should be replaced under warranty ( bought five years warranty when bought the car) but they said keys would be regarded by Skoda as "Consumables" and therefore excluded.

Report of 'hi go' satnav screen of 2016 Skoda Octavia Scout becoming hot to the touch, then completely shattering showering the driver with slivers of glass. Owner took back to local Skoda dealer, who ordered new screen. Factory got involved, remotely connected to his car and said damage has been caused by heavy impact to screen and the explosion type incident is not a safety issue. Rejected his claim.

Report of DQ200 7-speed dry clutch DSG of 2013 Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI DSG not going into 6th antil car reaches 70mph and not going into 7th at all. Will paddle into 6th and 7th but will not change up by itself. Probably needs a software update for the Mechatronics.

Report of Multiple Collision Brake system problem with 2013 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI at 14,500 miles. When switching on the ignition, the driver's airbag light (centre dashboard) came on and then indicated the driver's airbag was switched off. An orange light on the instrument dial is permanently on when the engine is running, indicating the driver's airbag is switched off, but the performance of the car seems to be unaffected. Local garage has all the electronic diagnostic equipment required to trace the fault , and this indicated that the Multiple Collision Brake System had "no function". However, it has not proved possible to find out what actual steps need to be taken to return this brake system to correct operational performance.

Report of failure at 38,000 miles of dual mass flywheel of 2014 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI with DQ250 6-speed wet clutch DSG. Out of warranty. Replaced by Skoda dealer for £1,009.39.

Report of dual mass flywheel failure on 2014 Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0 TDI Elegance CR, 150PS, DSG 1968cc, first registered on the 14th February 2014.

Report of turbo failure on 2014 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI at 23,000 miles, signified by yellow warning lights (EPC & Exhaust) appeared on the dash display. Skoda dealer diagnosed new turbo at a cost of £1,770, but Skoda paid this leaving owner with only the labour bill of £450.

Report of engine failure of 2015 Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI at 45,000 miles. Seems that timing belt jumped a sprocket and engine self-destructed.

Report of timing belt of 2014 Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0TDI failing at 88,000 miles, destroying the engine. Manufacturer recommendation for cambelt replacement is at 140,000 miles or 5 years, or whichever comes soonest.

Warning light for Charge Pressure Activator came on in 2014 Skoda Octavia SE TSI petrol Estate at 20,180 miles. Supplying dealer replaced it at cost of £180 + labour (total £381).

Learned that from 2018 Skoda will not cover clutches or DSG clutch packs in its Skoda branded extended warranties.

Report of primary and secondary waterpumps in a 2014 Skoda Octavia 1.6TDI gradually breaking up between 28,448 and 30,535 miles and remedial work costing a total of £1395.11 to rectify. Over the period this included £177.66 for a thermostat, £188.96 for a temp sensor and £974.49m for water pump, seondary water pump, timing belt kit, coolant and labour.

Report of stop/start system failing on 2016 Skoda Octavia, immobilising the car. AA bump started it in reverse and owner was able to drive to the Skoda dealer normally. Later, Skoda dealer told owner that the clutch and dual mass flywheel had failed, and invoiced him for £1,200. Seems obvious that what failed here was the starter ring on the dual mass flywheel that should have been warranted, but the dealer put it through as a clutch fault which would not have been warranted.

Report of engine management light coming on in a 2015 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI estate at 17,000 miles. E ach time Skoda Assist has diagnosed "P219600 02 sensor". First time the warning light came on was on 27th July 2017. New sensor had to be ordered. Same thing happened 3rd May 2018. This time SKODA Assist came back and fitted a new sensor the next day. Then on May 18th engine light went on a again, after about a 4 mile journey, and again the Skoda assist diagnosed the same problem, which he reset, and advised owner to go back to the garage.

Report of upgraded Columbus infotainment system in 2014 Skoda Octavia losing sound, but everything else continuing to work. Skoda dealer quoted £2,700 to replace the unit and is seeking a contribution from Skoda. More likely a single wire has come off.

Report of new Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI SE L 150 bought June 2018 running roughly. In owner's words, "it’s so shaky it can be felt in the passenger seat at low speeds especially at around 1500 revs and when the engine switches to ECO mode." She returned it to the Skoda dealer who was initially unable to find anything wrong. Later he did manage to replicate the roughness and borrowed another 1.5TSI from another dealer which was found to be the same. Owner now being told it's a "characteristic".

Report of ACC automatic braking system of 2016 Skoda Octavia bfiefly being triggered by a crisp packet floating across the M25 in the wind. Another recent report of this in a Golf: 22-7-2018: Report of autonomous braking of 2014/64 reg VW Golf VII being activated by a carelessly discarded crisp packet from the vehicle in front that wrapped itself around the Golf's radar sensor.

Report of q/c of 2015 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI 140 SEL estate intermittently failing.

Report of failure of turbo of 2014 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI in 2016 after 20,000 miles. Turbo replaced under warranty. Two year later in 2018, 2nd turbo failed at 40,000 miles. Owner quoted £1,100 for a new turbo after a £600 discount because car was properly serviced. We explained: " The reason for the failure is switching off the engine when the turbo is too hot, which it might be after constant speed cruising on the motorway or ascending a long incline or towing. That carbonises the oil in the turbo bearing oil feed and oil return pipes, restricting the flow of oil to the turbo bearing that then heats up even more than it would otherwise have done and eventually fails. Drivers used to be warned about this with stickers in the cars but, like every sensible warning that could be construes as an 'inconvenience' these sort of warnings long fell by the wayside. The reason why your second turbo failed will be because the carbon choked turbo bearing oil feed and oil return pipes were not replaced at the same time as the turbo, thus starving the new turbo of sufficient oil. I don't think you'll get any further with Skoda than you have already, but at least you now know why the two turbos failed. (If you're wondering how the stop/start system works with this, it senses if the turbo is too hot so will not automatically cut off the engine if it is. That's a good test on the motorway. If the engine does not automatically switch off when you stop for fuel, leave it running.)"

Report of DQ200 7-speed dry clutch DSG of 2015 Skoda Octavia SE l TDI 110 auto replaced under warranty at 32,300 miles in August 2017 at a cost of £3,500. Has now done 50,000 miles.

Report of owner finding it difficult to pull away in 1st gear in a new WLTP Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI withot it jerking (jumping around). Unless he pushes the accelerator down, it will not pull smoothly in 1st gear. Skoda dealer had the cheek to blame the driver. We suggested that switching to Super petrol might help because of the increased torque it provides at low revs.

"Misting" (leaking) of front dampers found on 2017 Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI when in for a service.

Report of clutch pack failure in DQ200 7-speed dry clutch DSG in 2014 Skoda Octavia 1.4TSI DSG at 23,000 miles, immediately after a service. AA patrol plugged his laptop into the car’s system and diagnosed ‘ 1 x DTC in transmission for fault with No. 1 clutch P1898’. Skoda paid for the parts. Owner had to pay £600 for the labour.

Report of April 2018 Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI estate engine revving "at the very idea of lifting the clutch". Back to the dealer 3 times and this was sorted but, "since then the car buck jumps and judders, in low gears, usually when cold. The dealer has tried to sort this out twice." Dealer told owner that there might be a fix by September 2019.

Report of cooling system problem with Skoda Octavia purchased at 1 year old from Skoda dealer to use as a taxi siscovered at its first dealer service. Flagged up that the coolant was a "strange colour and that the car would need to be fixed." Since then owner suffered failures of coolant leaks, water pumps replaced, heater matrix replaced 3 times. The car has been off the road a number of times. Then the heating system failed and the car was back off the road again for 5 days. After repair the car it then broke down 2 days later with the same issue and has now been back in garage for last 5 days . The Skoda dealer doesn’t know what’s causing this.

Owner of March 2015 Skoda Octavia TDI estate told by Skoda dealer that engine needs a new timing belt at 4 years old and also that one of the dampers is leaking.

Report of differential bearing failing in final drive of December 2014 Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI at 31,000 miles. Skoda have offered to pay half of the parts cost as a goodwill gesture leaving owner with a repair bill of £970.

Report of clutch failure on Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI at 27,000 miles. Reader had to pay a 'diagnostic' fee of £60 just for the dealer to tell him his clutch had failed.

Report from owner of Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI that bucks and judders in the lower gears (9-4-2019) that 4 tankfuls of superunleaded did not cure the problem.

Owner of 23,700 mile 2017 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI received an email from the supplying dealer advising him to book the car in for a timing belt and waterpump replacement. This might be a clerical error, it might point to a known manufacturing fault (in which case the work should be free of charge), or it might be an attempted rip-off.

Report from reader that 5 year service schedule for a Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI at a Skoda dealer includes a new and expensive stop/start battery.

Report of repeated front brake judder from March 2019 Skoda Octavia 1.5. After a couple of months dealer replaced the discs and pads but a few months on it started again. only done 7,000 miles.

Report of 2015 Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI with DQ200 7-speed DSG needing new transmission under warranty at 37,000 miles. Now, at 66,000 miles, owner has been quited £895 for timing belt and waterpump replacement, £179 for besic service, £50 for a pollen filter, £38 for an air filter.

Report of advisory "Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside Front [5.3.2(b)]" on January 2017 Skoda Octavia in for its first MoT at 26,000 miles. Skoda dealer said "light misting of oil on shocks. No action needed at this time".

Model History

• December 2012: Skoda unveiled the third generation Octavia
• January 2014: Octavia GreenLine launched
• June 2016: New 1.0 TSI engine added
• August 2016: New Octavia SE Sport and SE Technology models added
• January 2017: Skoda announced prices for 2017 Octavia revamp
• July 2017: Petrol engines for SE Tech models launched
• September 2017: Octavia now available with 1.5 TSI engine
• February 2019: Octavia SE Drive added to range
• March 2019: Octavia SportLine launched

December 2012

Skoda unveiled the third generation octavia.

The Octavia in its overall package has always been about offering a little bit extra. This is down to the generous space offering, but also the fusion of an elegant saloon shape with the practical advantages of car with a large hatch, a fusion that is unique in this segment. The new generation confirms this uniqueness.

Compared to its predecessor, the Octavia has grown significantly in length and width. The new model is 90 mm longer and 45 mm wider than the second-generation Octavia. At the same time, the wheelbase has grown by 108 mm, mainly benefiting the interior and space on the rear seats.

Octavia tyre and wheel sizes:

205/55 R16 91V 6.5J x 16 205/55 R16 91V 6J x 16 (205/55 R 16 94 V XL Michelin Cross Climates available) 205/55 R16 91V 6J x 16 225/45 R17 91V 7J x 17 (225/45 R 17 94 W XL Michelin Cross Climates available) 205/50 R17 89V 6J x 17 205/50 R17 89V 6J x 17 225/40 R18 92Y 7.5J x 18 (225/40 R 18 92 Y Michelin Cross Climates available)

In addition, a precise chassis, a long wheelbase and a rigid and light body structure combine to ensure an extremely stable handling in the new car. In the event of an accident, a comprehensive package of passive safety elements provides optimum protection for driver and occupants. In the area of passive safety, up to nine airbags, finely interacting with 3-point safety belts, shield occupants from injury. Knee airbags (standard in EU countries) and rear side airbags are available for the first time in an Octavia.

The GreenLine version of the new Octavia (1.6 TDI) achieves CO2 emissions of only 89g/km and consumes a mere 3.4 litres of diesel per 100 km. In all, four petrol engines, all with cutting-edge TSI technology, and four modern TDI common-rail diesel engines are available, with a natural-gas version planned for later. Except for the relevant entry-level petrol and diesel option, all engines now are available in a Green tec version with a start-stop system and recuperation. Modern manual and automatic DSG transmissions are available, with all-wheel-drive versions in the works.

As in every Skoda, life for occupants is made easier by a range of ‚Simply Clever‘ features in the new Octavia. Depending on trim level, the following items are available either as standard or as an option. They include foldable cargo elements for the boot, enabling safe anchoring of objects on the floor. A double-sided floor covering in the boot can be found for the first time in an Octavia.

An ice scraper is placed inside the filler flap. A warning vest holder is located underneath the driver’s seat and a rubbish bin inside the door panel. A multimedia holder has space for an iPod, a mobile phone and the like. A large overhead sunglasses compartment is just one of many storage bays, holders und hooks that make for an intelligent and clean organisation of interior and baggage space of the new Octavia. Also on board are the fuel-error prevention function and a boot cover folding away behind the rear seats.

January 2014

Octavia greenline launched.

Powered by a 1.6-litre TDI CR 110PS diesel engine, the Octavia GreenLine has combined cycle fuel consumption as high as 88.3 mpg while CO2 emissions are just 85g/km. A BiK rating of 13% for 2014 and VED Band A status means running costs will be kept to an absolute minimum.

It comes with low rolling resistance tyres fitted to 16-inch ‘Velorum’ alloy wheels, which are unique for the GreenLine model. These are inflated to a higher pressure than normal tyres to reduce friction with the road. The new car also features the Start-Stop system which is standard across the Octavia range, automatically switching off the engine when the car is paused, for example, at traffic lights. In addition, energy normally lost during braking is recovered and used for battery recharging.

The new model benefits from cornering front fog lights as standard. GreenLine badging on the front grille and rear hatchback mark the car out from the crowd, while inside there is a GreenLine logo on the gearstick. It is on sale now priced £20,150.

New 1.0 TSI engine added

A turbocharged, three-cylinder petrol engine has replaced the 1.2-litre, four-cylinder version. The new 1.0 TSI produces 115PS and provides 200Nm of torque.

In combination with 7-speed DSG, the new 1.0 TSI accelerates from 0-62mph in 9.9 seconds and achieves a top speed of 126mph. Combined with a 6-speed manual gearbox, 62mph can be achieved in just 9.6 seconds.

The hatchback with 7-speed DSG can return 62.8mpg emitting 105g/km of CO2 while the manual gearbox lowers the latter to 104g/km.

For the 2017 model year, Skoda is offering adaptive Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) for the Octavia with engines of a power output from 150PS and above. Also new is that Climatronic comes with an allergen filter, the optional rear-view camera is kept clean using washer jets and, from late summer, there will be an optional umbrella under the front passenger seat. iPads can be mounted to the front seats’ backrests.

August 2016

New octavia se sport and se technology models added.

Priced from £19,990 OTR, the Octavia SE Sport is available with two engine options: 1.4 TSI 150PS and 1.6 TDI 110PS, with the option of a DSG gearbox on both.

As part of the standard specification, SE Sport models get 17-inch Denom alloy wheels, xenon headlights, LED Daytime running lights with automatic activation and LED rear lights. Inside, SE Sport models feature sport seats, a Super Sport Multi-Function Steering Wheel and an automatic dimming rear view mirror, while standard technology includes Amundsen satellite navigation system with Wi-Fi and cruise control.

Despite its raft of additional equipment offered on the SE Sport, it costs just £950 more than the standard SE. That means buyers choosing the SE Sport over the SE benefit from over £3,150 of customer value over the cost of individual options.

Joining the SE Sport in the expanded Octavia line-up is a new SE Technology model. It is available with four TDI diesel options with power outputs ranging from 110PS to 150PS. The 1.6 TDI 110PS engine can be specified with a DSG automatic, customers can also choose the frugal GreenLine III engine that offers exceptional economy of up to 80.7mpg on the combined cycle and emissions of 90g/km.

Like the SE Sport model, the SE Technology comes with a specification list that’s bursting at the seams with equipment. Among the technology features included over the standard SE are an Amundsen satellite navigation system with Wi-Fi, a four-spoke Multifunction steering wheel, adaptive cruise control (standard cruise control on GreenLine III models) and front and rear parking sensors. The equipment list also features a Chrome pack and double-sided boot floor covering along with light and rain sensors.

The SE Technology replaces the current SE Business model and enjoys a specification that delivers significant value to company car drivers. Despite its increased specification – with options that would normally cost £1,830 on the standard SE – the SE Technology commands a premium of £275 over the outgoing model. This gives a customer saving of £1,155.

January 2017

Skoda announced prices for 2017 octavia revamp.

Starting at £17,055, the 2017 Octavia has a new front and rear design that incorporates the latest evolution of the Skoda grille. Featuring a distinctive new quad light layout, the revised front end incorporates full LED headlights for the first time (standard on SE L, Laurin & Klement, Scout and vRS models).

The UK range features six engines, two body styles (Hatch and Estate) and seven trim levels – including Scout and vRS. The range structure remains familiar with S, SE, SE Technology, SE L and Laurin & Klement. Order books for Scout and vRS models will open later.

The 2017 Octavia also introduces new technologies. These include updated infotainment systems featuring capacitive all-glass displays measuring up to 9.2 inches. The range-topping Columbus system (standard on Laurin & Klement, optional on other models) also integrates a WLAN hotspot (for connection to a smartphone) and the option of a SIM module to allow the car to be independently connected to the Internet.

IThe 2017 Octavia range features more technology and equipment than the 2016 Octavia. All have alloy wheels, touchscreen infotainment systems, SmartLink+ ensuring that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity is now standard across the model range, LED rear lights, air conditioning, XDS electronic differential lock and automatic post-collision braking system.

SE models add, among other items, cruise control, three-spoke multifunction steering wheel, Driving mode selection, acoustic rear parking sensors and driver fatigue sensor. Dual-zone air conditioning, driver personalisation (including three keys), front fog lights and chrome finished door handles are also included as standard.

SE Technology models have even more equipment, including adaptive cruise control, Amundsen 8” touchscreen navigation system, Wi-fi hotspot, and front and rear parking sensors, while SE L models add Alctantara and leather upholstery, full LED headlights, front assist, intelligent light assist and an umbrella under the passenger seat. SE L models are also equipped with sunset glass from the B-pillar back, front grille finished in gloss black and a colour maxi-dot trip computer as standard.

Laurin and Klement models deliver the most advanced technology ever seen on an Octavia thanks to a standard equipment list that includes heated front seats, heated steering wheel, 9.2” Columbus infotainment system, CANTON sound system and an electrically adjustable driver’s seat with memory function and lumbar support. KESSY, Park assist and Lane assist are also included as standard.

Scout models once again offer the perfect combination of comfort and rugged 4x4 ability and feature Alcantara and leather Scout upholstery, Amundsen eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system, full LED headlamps Scout body styling details and off-road mode. Scout models also come equipped with a rough road package that delivers increased protection for the underside the vehicle along with Lane assist, heated front seats and heated multifunctional steering wheel.

vRS models also enjoy a significant boost in equipment levels, along with a power increase for the 2.0 TSI petrol model which now delivers 230PS as standard (+10PS). Equipment highlights for the new vRS models include sport seats and upholstery, full LED headlights, Performance mode selection and a super sport 3-spoke leather multifunction steering wheel with vRS logo and paddles for DSG models.

Full pricing for the new ŠKODA Octavia range:

Petrol engines for SE Tech models launched

The Octavia 1.0 TSI 115PS DSG uses a seven speed automatic gearbox, which enables it to achieve up to 65.7 mpg on the combined cycle and 108g/km CO2 with enough power to deliver 0-62 mph in just 10.2 seconds. Also available is the 1.4 TSI 150PS with manual and DSG gearbox. From July 2017, an all-new 1.5 litre engine featuring active cylinder technology (ACT) will join the line-up and will be available with a manual gearbox.

September 2017

Octavia now available with 1.5 tsi engine.

A substantially updated version of the existing 1.4 TSI unit, it develops 150PS and 250Nm of torque. It's available on SE, SE Technology and SE L models.

It's equipped with a six-speed manual transmission as standard, customers preferring the convenience of an automatic can opt for a seven-speed DSG that replaces the six-speed unit offered with the 1.4 TSI engine.

Prices for Octavia models equipped with the new 1.5 TSI 150PS ACT engine range from £19,830 for the SE.

February 2019

Octavia se drive added to range.

New trim level builds on SE model with extra kit including rear parking sensors, cruise control, Driver fatigue sensor, Driving mode selection and Driver personalisation (including three keys). Orders now open with prices from £20,155 for the 1.0 TSI hatch model up to £24,715 for the 1.6 TDI DSG model.

Octavia SportLine launched

Based on the SE, the SportLine adds Amundsen satellite navigation with 8-inch touchscreen display and integrated Wi-Fi, Infotainment Online (one year), Light assistant (coming home, leaving home, tunnel light) and rain sensor. In the cabin, SportLine customers benefit from sport seats and upholstery, a black headlining and a Super sport three-spoke leather multi-function steering wheel (with paddles if specified with DSG).

The Octavia SportLine is available in both hatch and estate body styles, and can be specified with two engine options; a 1.5 TSI petrol engine that generates 150PS or a 2.0 TDI diesel that also produces 150PS. The latter is equipped with a seven-speed DSG gearbox as standard while the 1.5 TSI unit can be specified with either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed DSG.

Prices for the new Octavia SportLine models range from £23,870 OTR for the 1.5 TSI 150PS manual hatch, to £27,860 OTR for the 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG estate variant. All Octavia SportLine models are available to order now, with first deliveries expected in April.

The Skoda Octavia was voted the most dependable compact car in the 2019 JD Power Customert Satisfaction Survey. As in previous years, J.D. Power asked more than 11,000 original owners of vehicles about their satisfaction after 12-36 months of ownership. The study examined 177 problem symptoms across eight categories: vehicle exterior; driving experience; features/controls/displays (FCD); audio / communication / entertainment / navigation (ACEN); seats; heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC); vehicle interior; and engine and transmission.

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Introduction, what car says....

What do the Sony PlayStation and Apple iPhone have in common with the Skoda Octavia ? Well, these high achievers are their respective brands' best-selling products. 

Indeed, the Octavia is a pivotal model for Skoda. Since it first appeared as a family hatchback, it's been appealing to anybody with a keen eye on practicality and value. Its underpinnings continue to be shared with the VW Golf  but Skoda has increased the distance between the front and rear axles to add more passenger space.

Over the years, the Octavia has pushed steadily upmarket and it’s now so well regarded that it counts premium family cars including the Audi A3 and Mercedes A-Class among its rivals. It also competes with more mainstream models such as the Ford Focus , Seat Leon, Toyota Corolla  and  Vauxhall Astra . You might be tempted by the larger Skoda Superb  too, because it's not much more expensive.

To maintain its upwardly mobile trajectory, the latest Octavia has an advanced suite of driver tech, as well a plusher interior and a sharper look than ever before. A mid-life update included revised styling and upgraded tech to keep it fresh among newer rivals.

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So, how does the latest Skoda Octavia stack up against the best family cars ? Read on to find out...

"The Skoda Octavia has long been a favourite here at What Car?. Sure, it’s never been the most thrilling car to look at or even to drive, but with so much space inside its classy interior and a broad range of engines to choose from, it’s always been incredibly compelling." – Steve Huntingford, Editor

Performance & drive

What it’s like to drive, and how quiet it is, engine, 0-60mph and gearbox.

The Skoda Octavia's 148bhp diesel engine (badged 2.0 TDI 150PS) is an impressive performer, with a 0-62mph time of just 8.5 seconds. It pulls strongly from low revs, making it a great fit when you're travelling with a full car.

We wouldn’t rule out the cheaper TDI 116 diesel, though. It's less urgent (0-62mph takes 10.0 seconds) but there’s still plenty of low-down shove to keep up with traffic. It’s only available with a six-speed manual gearbox while the more powerful engine comes with a seven-speed automatic.

As good as the 148bhp diesel is, our favourite engine is the 1.5-litre TSI 150 petrol, which is similarly quick. True, you need to work it a bit harder, but it’s keen to do so and its standard six-speed manual gearbox is light and precise. You can also have a seven-speed  dual-clutch auto gearbox  which is paired with  mild-hybrid tech . The auto box shifts down a gear eagerly when you need a burst of acceleration. Both versions sprint from 0-62mph in 8.5 seconds.

Below the TSI 150, there's an entry-level 1.5-litre petrol engine with 114bhp and the same gearbox options. It’s slower to rev and doesn’t feel as sprightly when accelerating up to motorway speeds, but it’s powerful enough for town driving.

Those wanting more punch might want to wait for the updated version of the Octavia vRS hot hatch version, with its 2.0-litre petrol gaining a small power increase to produce 261bhp. At the time of writing, Skoda had not confirmed whether the Octavia's plug-in hybrid ( PHEV ) engine option would return.

Suspension and ride comfort

The Octavia’s natural habitat is the motorway: it can waft along on its softly sprung suspension for mile after mile. The consequence of the soft setup is that it feels a little floaty over crests when you turn off the motorway and on to a more demanding stretch of undulating road.

Potholes and sharp expansion joints can send jolts through the Octavia’s structure, and its body can take a moment to settle after a speed hump. It's rather like being in a small boat hitting a big wave, but for the most part it’s more comfortable than its direct rivals.

The Sportline comes with slightly firmer suspension to reduce the effect. If you prefer a more tightly controlled ride, try the Seat Leon  or  Toyota Corolla .

An adaptive suspension system that allows you to stiffen or soften the ride is available as an option on SE L trim and above with the more powerful 148bhp engines. It's worth having because it allows you to dial out some of the float, for extra composure over wavy crests that your passengers will thank you for.

Despite the softness of its suspension, the Octavia is perfectly capable when it comes to corners. Its steering is precise and has plenty of reassuring weight, providing a good sense of connection to the front tyres.

The Sportline, with its 15mm lowered suspension, resists body lean a little better and its progressive steering setup sharpens up its initial response.

The Octavia grips tenaciously through bends but leans more than a Ford Focus or Seat Leon, meaning that it ultimately doesn’t feel quite as agile. That’s not to say it’s ever anything less than stable and secure though.

Noise and vibration

The 1.5-litre petrol and 2.0-litre diesel engines both send a slight buzz through the Octavia's seats at higher revs, but it’s far from irritating. While the 1.5-litre petrol is quite vocal when worked hard, it’s far from harsh and the diesel is smoother and quieter than the equivalent engines in most direct rivals.

Unfortunately, wind and road noise aren't as well isolated as they are in a Ford Focus, and you can hear the suspension working away as it tries to smooth out broken surfaces and potholes.

When you lift off the accelerator pedal, automatic Octavias can coast out of gear to save fuel, before re-engaging drive smoothly when you put your foot down again. The stop-start system is smooth and quick to operate on the mild-hybrid engines.

"The Octavia’s soft suspension helps comfort, but when its floaty ride is mixed with a country road, it can leave passengers feeling rather queasy." –  Will Nightingale, Reviews Editor

Driving overview

Strengths Punchy performance; grippy handling; composed at high speed

Weaknesses Not as hushed as rivals

The interior layout, fit and finish

Driving position and dashboard.

The Skoda Octavia's steering wheel has lots of reach and rake adjustment and the seat has a good range of movement, so finding the right driving position is easy.

A powered driver’s seat with a memory function does make getting comfortable even easier, but it’s only available on SE L and Sportline models. All Octavias have adjustable lumbar support to help fend off back pain on long journeys.

Another feature that's standard across the range is an easy-to-read 10.3in digital driver's display that takes the place of conventional analogue dials. A head-up display that projects your speed and other information on to the windscreen is an option on SE L trim and above.

Unfortunately, the air-con controls are located in the central touchscreen. True, the temperature icons are always on display at the bottom, but other climate functions are hidden away in one of the menus. That can prove a distraction if you need to fine-tune the settings while driving.

Visibility, parking sensors and cameras

The Octavia has large side windows and relatively thin windscreen pillars so looking forwards, or left and right at junctions, is easy.

As with many rivals, when you look back over your shoulder, there are a couple of large pillars in your way, and these tend to obscure what's lurking behind you. We'd also point out that the long, high tail is harder to judge than more upright rivals when reversing.

To help relieve parking worries, all versions come with front and rear parking sensors. A rear-view camera is standard on Sportline trim, while a system called Park Assist that will steer the car into a space for you is part of an expensive Assisted Drive Package Plus.

Bright LED headlights and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror are standard across the range, but they can be upgraded on Sportline trim at a cost to adaptive matrix LED headlights. These are twice as bright as the standard units on full beam and automatically adjust the light pattern to avoid blinding other drivers.

Sat nav and infotainment

Helpfully, Skoda has positioned the infotainment touchscreen in the Octavia high on the dashboard so you don’t have to take your eyes far from the road to see it. All models come with a 13.0in touchscreen, Bluetooth, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone mirroring, a DAB radio and built-in sat-nav . 

The system’s graphics look sharp and it responds to inputs quickly enough. You can also add your most frequently used shortcuts to the top corner of the screen for convenience. However, some of the icons could be bigger to make them easier to aim for, and some of the functions (such as for the head-up display and massaging seats) can be difficult to locate in the menus. Helpfully, you can use voice control to switch these on and off for you.

At least you get a row of physical buttons below the touchscreen that takes you directly to some of the menu pages, including the drive modes, climate settings and the park assist function. That said, the infotainment system in the BMW 1 Series has more logical menus and a physical dial controller between the front seats to make it much easier to use while driving. 

You can have up to five USB-C ports in your Octavia: two in a handy cubby in front of the gearlever, another two for rear-seat passengers and another up by the rear-view mirror (to power a dashcam). Wireless phone-charging is also standard.

Plush, squidgy plastics are present on the top and front of the Octavia's dashboard and above the armrests on the doors. There are some harder plastics lower down, but they're pleasingly textured and everything feels solidly screwed together. SE L trim gets a faux-suede surface for part of the dashboard and a wider range of seating upholstery, lifting the ambience further. 

The stalks behind the steering wheel feel good to use, as do the steering wheel buttons, but the metal-effect scroll wheels on the spokes feel a little flimsy.

All in all, the Octavia is as solid inside as the Corolla but a little plusher, and miles ahead of the Focus and Astra. All must bow down to the 1 Series for best in class quality, though.

An eight-speaker audio system is standard, but a 12-speaker upgrade is available as an option on non-mild hybrid versions.

"The touch-sensitive shortcut icons, being on the left-hand side of the screen, proves quite a stretch to reach, especially for shorter drivers." –  Claire Evans, Consumer Editor

Interior overview

Strengths Great forward visibility; all versions come with driver’s seat lumbar adjustment; high quality materials used

Weaknesses Some functions could be easier to find

Passenger & boot space

How it copes with people and clutter, front space.

There’s plenty of space up front in the Skoda Octavia. A very tall driver will be able to get comfortable even with a head room-robbing panoramic glass roof fitted. Storage is better than in most rivals, too: each door pocket can take a 1.5-litre bottle of water and the cooled glovebox is big enough to keep your lunch fresh.

Behind the gearlever are two fixed cupholders that will keep your coffee-to-go secure and, ingeniously, can grip drinks bottles tightly enough that you can twist off the cap with one hand. In front of the gear selector is a handy tray that’s big enough for a large mobile phone to sit next to your house keys and wallet or purse.

There’s also a large covered storage space under the front armrest for hiding electronic devices and other valuables. Like the glove box, it's cooled, so it's ideal for a second round of sandwiches.

The Octavia is pretty generous on rear-seat space. Behind a tall driver with their seat pushed back, even taller passengers will be able to lounge in comfort, and there’s loads of elbow room. Anyone regularly carrying giants, should be aware that the Ford Focus and the Seat Leon offer even more rear space.

The middle rear-seat passenger has no choice but to place their feet on either side of the car’s raised central floor hump, but the big footwells mean this isn’t too restrictive. The Octavia’s rear seat is surprisingly wide, making it a very comfortable car for three back-seat passengers to sit side by side in.

A central armrest with two cupholders is standard on all models, and the rear door pockets are a decent size. Every model has a map pocket on the back of each front seat, along with a smaller smartphone pocket, plus sizeable rear door bins. An additional storage tray mounted on top of the centre transmission tunnel is optional as part of the Family Package.

Seat folding and flexibility

In terms of its flexibility, the Octavia is pretty conventional by family car standards. The folding rear seats follow the usual 60/40 split arrangement (the Mercedes A-Class gets a more flexible 40/20/40 split).

We like the fact that they can be folded by levers in the boot, so you don’t have to open a side door before loading that bulky flat-pack furniture you’ve just bought.

Unfortunately, though, the seats don’t lie completely flat when folded, and they leave an awkward step in the extended load area.

The Octavia’s boot is not only huge compared with similar-sized rivals, but it also beats most competitors from the class above.

The load area is longer and taller than in most comparably priced hatchbacks, and it’s a practical, squared-off shape. The only downside is that there is quite a significant lip to negotiate when lifting heavy items in and out of it, and there's no option of having an adjustable boot floor.

If you need more boot space, you might also want to consider the Skoda Octavia Estate  (which does have an adjustable boot floor).

As standard, there’s a 12V socket, a couple of bag hooks and a couple of fenced-off areas that will stop your de-icer and other boot clutter sliding around. Options include a space-saver spare wheel that sits under the boot floor. An electric tailgate with hands-free gesture control is standard on SE L trim.

"A height-adjustable boot floor would be great, but it's otherwise hard to complain about the Octavia's practicality," –  Lawrence Cheung, New Cars Editor

Practicality overview

Strengths Will comfortably fit four occupants; useful boot capacity

Weaknesses Rear seats could be more versatile; no adjustable boot floor

Buying & owning

Everyday costs, plus how reliable and safe it is, costs, insurance groups, mpg and co2.

The entry-level price of a Skoda Octavia in SE Technology trim is very similar to a Vauxhall Astra . It costs more than the equivalent Seat Leon but less than a Ford Focus or  Toyota Corolla .

Even top-end SE L and Sportline will set you back much less than equivalent premium models, such as the Mercedes A-Class .

Skoda is usually generous with deposit contributions, so it’s fair to expect a monthly PCP finance rate that’s competitive with the Leon and undercuts the Astra.

Official CO2 emissions are broadly in line with those of the Focus and the Astra, although the hybrid Corolla and Honda Civic perform noticeably better. If you're looking for a company car that attracts low BIK tax you're likely to be better off with a plug-in hybrid or electric car .

Equipment, options and extras

Entry-level SE Technology trim comes with 16in alloy wheels, heated front seats, keyless ignition, dual-zone climate control and cruise control. It's available with the TSI 116 petrol engine or one of the TDI diesels.

If you go for our recommended TSI 150 petrol engine, you have to step up to SE L trim or higher. That gets you larger 17in alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, ambient lighting, keyless entry, a heated front windscreen and adaptive cruise control.

Sportline is a sportier equivalent to SE L and comes with 18in alloy wheels, a small black rear spoiler, sports front seats and aluminium pedals.

Reliability

The Octavia performed poorly in the 2023 What Car? Reliability Survey finishing down near the bottom of the 29 family cars polled. It was above the Audi A3 and the VW Golf but behind its other rivals.

In the manufacturer table, Skoda fared better, claiming 16th place out of the 32 included brands. Toyota did far better, claiming second place, but Skoda’s other rivals finished further down the table – Seat taking 18th, BMW 12th, Mercedes 24th and Ford 17th.

If things do go wrong, you’ve got a three-year, 60,000-mile warranty that can be extended to five years and 100,000 miles for a fee. With the Corolla, you can extend the warranty up to 10 years or 100,000 miles if you service your car at a main dealer each year. Kia's class-leading standard warranty gives you seven years or 100,000 miles of cover.

Safety and security

The Octavia received the top five-star safety rating from  Euro NCAP  and was found to be better at protecting adult occupants than the Focus in the event of a crash. The Corolla scored better marks for side-impact protection than both, but that car didn't perform as well as the Octavia in some front crashes.

Automatic emergency braking ( AEB ), lane-keeping assist, traffic-sign recognition and an e-call system that notifies the emergency services if you’re involved in an accident are standard on all models.

Blind-spot monitoring can be added to SE L trim as part of the Assisted Drive Package Plus to warn you of traffic approaching behind you.

"On our carefully controlled test route, an Octavia paired with the 1.5-litre petrol engine averaged a frugal 48.5mpg, beating a rival Seat Leon’s 46.3mpg effort." –  Neil Winn, Deputy Reviews Editor

Costs overview

Strengths Well-equipped

Weaknesses Currently no plug-in hybrid option for company car drivers

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When tested by our team of experienced road testers, the Octavia was awarded the full five stars, which is no mean feat. Compared to its family car rivals, it's more accomplished in most areas, including practicality, quality and value for money.

Yes. In fact, thanks to the Octavia’s larger dimensions, you’ll find that it’s far more practical than the VW Golf , with a far superior boot, and more comfortable for passengers in all of the seats.

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Skoda will celebrate the start of the Tour de France this week, with special editions of the Skoda Yeti , Skoda Octavia Estate and Skoda Superb Estate.

The models are badged ‘le Tour de France’ and have been designed 'with the keen cyclist in mind’. That means they come with Tour de France branded waterproof seat covers and bike wheel bags, as well as Skoda bicycle carriers. Buyers also get a Centenary edition of the Rouleur Tour de France book (worth £250), plus the chance to win a VIP Tour de France experience.

In homage to France’s national flag, the cars can only be had in blue, white or red, and just 198 examples of each model will be built.

The Skoda Yeti TdF, priced at £23,490, is based on the four-wheel-drive 138bhp Yeti Outdoor SE 2.0-litre diesel. Extra kit includes an Amundsen sat-nav system with digital radio, keyless start and go, floor mats and an internal bike rack.

With more boot space, but a less flexible interior, the £24,290 Skoda Octavia TdF is based on the 148bhp 2.0-litre diesel Estate SE. It gets the same kit as the Yeti but swaps the internal bike carrier for a roof-mounted version.

Completing the trio is the capacious Skoda Superb TdF. Like the others, it’s based on the Outdoor model and gets a 2.0-litre diesel engine with 138bhp and four-wheel drive. It gets the same equipment as the Skoda Yeti TdF.

Skoda has a long-standing connection to push bikes, with the company’s founders Laurin and Klement originally starting out in cycle manufacture in 1895. The firm is currently signed to sponsor the Tour de France until 2018.

The manufacturer’s cars have certainly struck a chord with Christian Prudhomme, the director of the Tour de France, who said: “Skoda has been a strong and reliable partner for international cycling events for 10 years. I personally feel that my Skoda during the race is more than just a car; it is my office and the place where I spend most of my day."

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Škoda produces first units of updated Octavia in Kvasiny

The first updated Škoda Octavia built at the Kvasiny plant has rolled off the production line. The production of additional units of the brand's bestseller in Kvasiny has been made possible thanks to the manufacturing of the new-generation Superb moving to the Volkswagen plant in Bratislava. At the same time, production of the Octavia continues at Škoda’s main facility in Mladá Boleslav. Around 7.5 million units have been produced since the first modern-generation Octavia was introduced in 1996.

Škoda Octavia: a milestone model with sustained high demand

The first modern-generation Škoda Octavia rolled off the Mladá Boleslav production line in 1996. It was the first model to be developed entirely under the umbrella of the Volkswagen Group. In March 1998, Škoda introduced the even more spacious Octavia Estate and the first all-wheel-drive variant followed in 1999.

Produced between 2004 and 2013, the second-generation Škoda Octavia offered an upgraded engine range, enhanced technology, a more robust body compared to its predecessor and the large radiator grille took on a trapezoidal shape.

The third generation model was built on the Volkswagen Group’s then-new MQB A platform and offered a standard boot capacity of 590 litres for the hatchback and 610 litres for the estate. In 2017, the updated model came with split headlights featuring optional LED technology.

The current fourth generation of the Škoda Octavia debuted in November 2019. It is built on the updated MQB platform. Some of the petrol engines can be paired with mild-hybrid technology or all-wheel drive. The Octavia was comprehensively updated in spring, bringing a refreshed design, second-generation Matrix-LED headlights, further enhanced safety and comfort features, and new functions, including the integration of ChatGPT into the voice assistant Laura.

Across the four modern generations, approximately 7.5 million Octavias have been produced, continuing the legacy of the popular historical model, the first units of which were produced 65 years ago. Available as a two-door saloon or a practical estate, a total of 360,000 vehicles were produced between 1959 and 1971.

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The additional units of the updated fourth-generation Škoda Octavia are produced on the same production line as the Karoq at the Kvasiny plant and where the Kodiaq SUV is also built. While preparing for the production launch of the updated Škoda Octavia, the carmaker opened a training centre in Kvasiny equipped with state-of-the-art technology, three robotic workstations for practical training and two classrooms for advanced theoretical instruction.

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