The updated fourth-generation Octavia hatch, sold with petrol, mild-hybrid and diesel engines plus the 265 PS vRS, suited to families who want a large boot in a mid-size car.
Body
Hatchback
Powertrain
Petrol, Mild hybrid, Diesel
Power
114–261 bhp
Range
–
Boot
600 l
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree the updated Octavia remains a spacious, practical, comfortable and good-value family car that is easy and relaxing to drive. It is competent rather than engaging; What Car? found it noisier than a VW Golf and unsettled by sharp bumps, and Autocar found the entry 114bhp petrol needs working hard and can struggle for pace at motorway speeds.
1.5-litre four-cylinder TSI petrol (116 or 150 PS; e-TEC versions add a 48V mild hybrid), 2.0-litre TDI diesel (116 or 150 PS), 2.0-litre TSI (265 PS, vRS); bhp converted from Škoda's PS figures
600 litres with the rear seats up, 1,555 litres folded; an Octavia Estate is also sold
Towing
Up to 1,300 kg braked (116 PS petrol), 1,500 kg (150 PS petrol and TDI 116), 1,600 kg (TDI 150 and vRS)
Size
4,698 mm long, 1,829 mm wide (2,003 mm with mirrors), 1,470 mm high; 2,686 mm wheelbase; kerb weight without driver from 1,282 kg (116 PS manual) to 1,503 kg (vRS hatch)
Tech and safety
Infotainment
13-inch touchscreen with navigation, 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit, wireless SmartLink (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), 15 W wireless charging; head-up display optional
Driver assistance
Predictive adaptive cruise control and full LED Matrix headlights available; Matrix headlights standard on vRS
Pros and cons
Pros
+600-litre boot, 1,555 litres with the rear seats folded
+2.0 TDI 116 PS returns up to 65.8 mpg (WLTP combined)
+13-inch touchscreen and 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit as standard
Cons
−No plug-in hybrid in the current UK line-up
−Entry 116 PS petrol takes 10.4 seconds to 62 mph
−Mild-hybrid e-TEC versions come only with the DSG automatic
