For The 1.2 TSI engine is eager and economical. SE trim fills some of the few blanks in S specification, such as alloy wheels, remote central locking and a CD autochanger.

Against You’ll rarely have to rev the engine hard, but it sounds gruff when you do. Stability control and curtain airbags are cost options.

Skoda Octavia Estate

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

If you want a petrol compact estate with as much space as possible and tiny running costs, look no further. The 1.2 TSI engine is a gem, and doesn’t feel significantly hampered by the Octavia Estate’s size.

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Key facts

0–60mph
10.9 secs
Top speed
119 mph
Average mpg
49.6
Tank range
600 miles
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The Octavia Estate is one of the best all-rounders in its sector, mixing Volkswagen build quality and engineering with good practicality and strong value for money.

There are loads of trim levels to choose from – including a vRS performance model – but our favourite is SE, in combination with the brilliant 1.4 TSI petrol engine. A 1.4-litre engine may not sound like much in such a big car, but thanks to a turbocharger it manages to blend strong performance with decent fuel economy.

The Octavia is built on the same platform as the old-shape Volkswagen Golf, so it rides and handles well.

Everything feels solidly assembled, and the cabin and boot are huge. Standard equipment is also generally good, although the cheapest versions miss out on stability control.

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