Skoda Octavia Hatchback

Skoda Octavia review

Considering its budget roots, the Skoda Octavia is surprisingly upmarket these days, yet it’s still practical and spacious

In-depth reviews

4 Sep 2024

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New Skoda Octavia 2024 facelift review: entry-level hatch is great value

Entry-level trim could be the sweet in the updated Skoda Octavia's range

Road tests

19 Jun 2024

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Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI: long-term test

Second report: Skoda Octavia is now a permanent fixture for our man

Long-term tests

28 Jun 2021

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Skoda Octavia review

The Skoda Octavia is a subtle alternative to the Volkswagen Golf that offers more space and better value

In-depth reviews

6 Apr 2020

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New Skoda Octavia Sportline 2019 review

The Skoda Octavia Sportline adds plenty of racy styling, but is it a really just a sheep in wolf's clothing? We find out...

Road tests

7 Jun 2019

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Used Skoda Octavia (Mk2, 2004-2013) review

A full used buyer’s guide on the Skoda Octavia covering the Octavia Mk2 (2004-2013)

Used car tests

13 Jun 2018

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Used Skoda Octavia (Mk3, 2013-2020) review

A full used buyer’s guide on the Skoda Octavia covering the Octavia Mk3 (2013-2020)

Used car tests

13 Jun 2018

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New Skoda Octavia 2017 facelift review

More tech and a new look refresh the tried, tested and popular Skoda Octavia package

Road tests

8 Feb 2017

Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI 2016 - front tracking

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New Skoda Octavia 1.0 TSI 2016 review

New 1.0 TSI engine in the Skoda Octavia makes the Czech hatch a company car bargain

Road tests

3 Aug 2016

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Skoda Octavia GreenLine review

Skoda Octavia GreenLine promises 88mpg, but demands a few compromises

Road tests

17 May 2014

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Skoda Octavia Coupe set for Geneva show

A new Skoda Octavia Coupe is set to be revealed at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show and will be a rival for the VW CC

News

11 Dec 2013

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Skoda Octavia

£209 per month with a £2,427.79 deposit (36 per cent APR)

Best cars & vans

10 Oct 2013

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Skoda Octavia Hatch 1.2 TSI SE - £16,000-£20,000

Skoda has performed well in our tow car contests over the years, and it maintains its excellent record this time round.

Car group tests

9 Oct 2013

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Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI

We try out the spacious new VW Golf-rivalling Skoda Octavia on British roads for the first time

Road tests

15 Apr 2013

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Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI SE

The punchy turbocharged Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI offers great pace - but it could be cheaper

Road tests

4 Apr 2013

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Skoda Octavia vs rivals

The all-new Skoda Octavia adds more luxury to the spacious, top-value package. But can it beat the Mk7 Volkswagen Golf and Honda Civic?

Car group tests

20 Feb 2013

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Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI

Can a tiny 1.2-litre engine work in this new, even bigger Skoda Octavia? We drive it to find out

Road tests

5 Feb 2013

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New Skoda Octavia review

We travelled to Portugal to drive the all-new Skoda Octavia for the first time

Videos

23 Jan 2013

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New Skoda Octavia prices

Skoda has confirmed prices and specifications for the new Octavia, ahead of its on-sale date in March

News

16 Jan 2013

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New Skoda Octavia

The all-new Skoda Octavia hatch is bigger and cheaper than the Volkswagen Golf, but is it better?

Road tests

16 Jan 2013

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New Skoda Octavia

We get behind the wheel of a prototype version of the bigger, more luxurious, new Skoda Octavia

Road tests

12 Dec 2012

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Skoda Octavia review

The Skoda Octavia offers great value for money and it's a great family car, too

In-depth reviews

5 May 2012

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Skoda Octavia Scout

A consummate all-rounder – that’s our verdict on Czech star after a hugely impressive nine months with us.

Long-term tests

14 Jul 2010

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Skoda Octavia Scout

A key role in our most dramatic photoshoot ever saw Czech model hailed by all as a real runway success!

Long-term tests

23 Apr 2010

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Skoda Octavia Scout

Skoda facelifts its 4x4 estate in the face of new competition

Road tests

7 Aug 2009

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Skoda Octavia VRS

Fast family car has long been a hit – so is latest model the best yet?

Road tests

24 Jul 2009

Skoda Octavia vRS vs Ford Mondeo ST TDCi

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Ford Mondeo ST TDCi vs Octavia vRS

Hot diesels from Skoda and Ford are bargains right now. Which is our choice?

Used car tests

9 Jan 2009

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Skoda Octavia 1.4TSI Elegance

Award-winning Czech hatch gets a bold new face

Road tests

17 Oct 2008

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Skoda Octavia vs Ford Mondeo

Driver Power champ for the past two years faces its toughest battle yet, as it meets our 2007 Car of the Year...

Car group tests

2 Jun 2008

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Skoda Octavia review

One of our favourites in the class, Octavia buyers won't be disappointed.

In-depth reviews

17 Sep 2007

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Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI Elegance

Skoda's new turbocharged Octavia 1.8 TSI is both frugal and powerful

Road tests

22 Aug 2007

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Skoda Octavia Scout 2.0 FSI

The Octavia has few problems tackling rough terrain, and performs well on gravel tracks

Road tests

12 Jun 2007

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Skoda Octavia vRS

A year on, how's our Octavia performing?

Long-term tests

10 Apr 2007

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Skoda Octavia Scout 2.0 TDI

Added practicality and style makes the Octavia Scout 2.0 TDI an excellent all-rounder

Road tests

27 Feb 2007

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All tyred out?

Our sporty Skoda Octavia vRS estate is a real trooper, but the miles are starting to take their toll...

Long-term tests

6 Feb 2007