Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0 TDI CR 140 Laurin& Klement 5dr Review

For The engine has loads of low-end torque, while these top-tier L&K models get full leather upholstery, heated front seats and a multi-function steering wheel.

Against There is wind noise around the front windows, the steering feel could be livelier and there are no curtain airbags. Also, the styling might be too staid for some.

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

The most luxurious trim provides a bunch of treats and the 2.0 TDI is the most powerful diesel in the range, but cheaper trims (which covers all the basics) offer better value.

What Car? readers say

4.337838

Key facts

0–60mph: 9.6 secs
Top speed: 131 mph
Average mpg: 57.6
Tank range: 697 miles

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The full Skoda Octavia review

Performance
4 out of 5 stars
All engines are punchy
Ride & Handling
4 out of 5 stars
Decently comfortable; not much fun
Refinement
3 out of 5 stars
Fairly quiet, road noise apart
Buying & Owning
4 out of 5 stars
A safe place for your cash
Quality & Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
Well built, from solid materials
Safety & Security
4 out of 5 stars
Cheaper models miss out
Behind The Wheel
4 out of 5 stars
Difficult to fault
Space & Practicality
5 out of 5 stars
Big, but some models compromised
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
Most models are well specified

Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

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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