Used Skoda Octavia Hatchback (2013 - 2020) Review Review by Tim Bowdler on 15 Jan 2013 Last Updated: 02 Feb 2017 4 This is the third generation of the popular Skoda Octavia from the Czech maker. It is now 90mm longer and 45mm wider than the previous generation but it also looks more elegant than before. Latest Skoda Octavia Hatchback review Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Road Tests (9) Gallery Decent build qualityGood reliabilitySpacious bootGenerous kit levelsLots of rear legroom Dull to driveNoisy diesel engineNumb steering New price range: £16,515 - £31,025 Used price range: £3,403 - £21,102 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 4 out of 5 This is the third generation of the popular Skoda Octavia from the Czech maker. It is now 90mm longer and 45mm wider than the previous generation but it also looks more elegant than before. The wheelbase has grown by 108mm meaning more legroom and boot space.Skoda’s Octavia has also been on a diet, shedding 102kg, and this - in conjunction with a more efficient engine line-up - has helped it to achieve CO2 emissions as low as 89g/km. Efficient engine line-upFive engines are available: three diesels and two petrols. The 108bhp 1.6-litre TDI 'Greenline' engine will be the most popular thanks to its CO2 emissions of 89g/km and claimed 83mpg average fuel economy. Both manual gearboxes and automatic DSG gearboxes are available on the Octavia and those looking for even more performance have the option of the Octavia vRS.Equipment and safetyThere are three trim levels: S, SE and Elegance. The standard kit level is pretty generous with 16-inch alloys, Bluetooth and DAB radio as highlights. Skoda says around £3,500’ worth of kit has been added to the new car when compared with the older models.New technology that will be available on the Octavia for the first time includes Adaptive Cruise Assistant (which automatically maintains a pre-set distance from the car ahead), an Intelligent Light Assistant (which switches from high beam to dipped when it detects approaching traffic) and Traffic Sign Recognition (which is useful when a speed limit changes suddenly).The Skoda Octavia has also got a driving mode selection system which allows enthusiastic drivers to set certain vehicle characteristics at the flick of a switch, to sharpen the throttle response and weight-up the steering.Practically speakingBigger and more elegant than the previous generation, this Octavia is class-leading in terms of interior space. With the seats in place the boot holds 590 litres and when you fold them flat the load space expands to 1,580 litres.It also features Skoda’s new double-sided floor covering – one side carpet and one side rubber, protecting the boot from muddy shoe prints or wet dogs. There are plenty of cubbyholes in which to store loose change and knick-knacks, while the Octavia also comes with a useful ice scraper placed inside the filler flap. Read on for the full Skoda Octavia review. Parkers Ratings Overall 4 out of 5 Performance 3.5 out of 5 Handling 3 out of 5 Comfort 3.5 out of 5 Practicality 5 out of 5 Behind the wheel 4.5 out of 5 Safety 4 out of 5 Reliability 4.5 out of 5 Running costs 4 out of 5 Green credentials 4 out of 5 Buying used 4.5 out of 5 Selling 3.5 out of 5 Equipment 4 out of 5 Parkers Recommends... Company Car: 2.0 TDI CR 150PS Elegance Company cars: 1.6 TDI CR SE 5d Running costs: 1.2 TSI S What owners say... “ Huge luggage carrying capacity for mid-range family car. ” 4 out of 5 Malcolm Souter , 22 Apr 2015 ... read more “ The sheer amount of space available is amazing and the boot in particular is big enough to take a dog for a walk in it. ” 4 out of 5 Max Smith , 21 Oct 2014 ... read more “ The boot is enormous even with the rear seats up. When down it's cavernous. ” 5 out of 5 Anthony Wright , 26 Mar 2014 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps View 941 used Skoda Octavia Hatchbacks for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 6 owners' reviews Tweet Other Skoda reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance Best deals on Skoda Octavia Hatchbacks Used Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI CR Black Edition 5d (2014/64) Price £5,499 Save £1,761 Tess y garage Used Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI CR Elegance 5d DSG (2015/15) Price £6,700 Save £1,975 Tess y garage Used Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI CR Elegance 5d (2014/63) Price £4,995 Save £1,435 BATLEY MOTORS LTD Used Skoda Octavia SE 1.0 TSI 115PS (03/17 on) 5d (2018/68) Price £9,500 Save £1,635 Motor Match Chester
“ Huge luggage carrying capacity for mid-range family car. ” 4 out of 5 Malcolm Souter , 22 Apr 2015 ... read more
“ The sheer amount of space available is amazing and the boot in particular is big enough to take a dog for a walk in it. ” 4 out of 5 Max Smith , 21 Oct 2014 ... read more
“ The boot is enormous even with the rear seats up. When down it's cavernous. ” 5 out of 5 Anthony Wright , 26 Mar 2014 ... read more
Used Skoda Octavia SE 1.0 TSI 115PS (03/17 on) 5d (2018/68) Price £9,500 Save £1,635 Motor Match Chester