For You can't fault the value of this version. Although it's virtually the cheapest model, it's just as practical as the more expensive ones, and the little engine is more than up to the job.

Against If you regularly carry a car-full of people, you may well need the extra grunt you'll get from a diesel engine. And, some may hanker after a bit more kit.

Skoda Octavia Hatchback

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

Don't be put off by the fact that this is one of the smallest engines in the car. It's surprisingly nippy and there's reasonable kit, but we think the SE car is worth the extra.

What Car? readers say

4.517857
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Comfort
Electric steering adjust Not Available
Electric Sunroof £720
Manual sunroof Not Available
Air conditioning Standard
Cruise control £230
Electric mirrors Standard
Heated mirrors Standard
Electric windows front Standard
Electric windows rear Not Available
Seat height adjustment Standard
Climate Control Not Available
Power Steering Standard
Steering adjustment reach Standard
Steering adjustment rake Standard
Power Seats Not Available
Heated Seats Not Available
Panoramic sunroof Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof Not Available
Power Folding Mirror Not Available
Engine & Transmission
Auto £1,160
CVT Not Available
Tiptronic Not Available
Particulate filter Not Available
Entertainment
Radio/Cassette Not Available
RDS Radio/Cassette Not Available
CD Standard
Multi CD £295
MP3/iPod Connection Not Available
DVD Player Not Available
MP3 CD Player Standard
RDS CD Standard
Hard Drive Not Available
Exterior
Metallic paint £460
Alloy wheels £405
Front Foglights £200
Powered sliding doors Not Available
Interior
Hands Free Phone Kit Not Available
Satellite navigation Not Available
Leather Seats Not Available
Split/fold seats £170
Bluetooth Not Available
7 seat pack Not Available
Safety
Passenger airbag Standard
Side airbags Standard
ABS Standard
3 Point centre belt Standard
Driver's airbag Standard
Belt pretensioners Not Available
Isofix Standard
Side Impact Bars Not Available
Traction control Pack Only
Curtain Airbag £310
Rear Parking Sensor Not Available
Electronic stability programme £400
On/Off Passenger Airbag Standard
Driver's knee airbag Not Available
Reversing Camera Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Lane Departure Warning Not Available
Front Parking Sensor Not Available
Passenger Knee Airbag Not Available
Security
Alarm Pack Only
Immobiliser Standard
Deadlocks Not Available
Central locking Standard
Remote locking Pack Only
Unique fit stereo Standard
Marked Parts Not Available
Etched Windows Not Available
Locking Wheel nuts Pack Only
Visible VIN Standard
Secure spare wheel £75
Satellite tracking Not Available
Laminated Glass Not Available
Options calculator Price
Electric Sunroof £720
Cruise control £230
Auto £1,160
Multi CD £295
Metallic paint £460
Alloy wheels £405
Front Foglights £200
Split/fold seats £170
Curtain Airbag £310
ESP £400
Secure spare wheel £75
Total Price: £14,670
Running costs
Town mpg 33.2
Out of town mpg 56.5
Average mpg 44.8
Tank capacity (litres) 55
CO2 Rating (g/km) 148
Carbon offset cost £21
Green rating F
Insurance group 16
Typical insurance £522.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) 33%
Typical contract hire £252.00
Pence per mile 0
Servicing costs - 3 years £0.00
Service intervals Variable
Warranty period 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr/RAC Breakdown
Three-year cost£14,199
Company car tax
Percentage charge 20
Benefit in kind £2,896.00
Tax payable 20% £579.00
Tax payable 40% £1,158.00

Performance and measurements

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Body type Hatchback
Number of doors 5
Number of seats 5
Engine (cc/type) 1390/4
Number of Valves 16
Fuel type Unleaded
Max power (bhp/rpm) 120/5000
Pulling power (lb/ft) 148
Engine position F
Driven wheels Front
Length (mm) 4569
Width (mm) 1769
Height (mm) 1462
Front headroom (mm) 981
Front legroom (mm) 1164
Rear headroom (mm) 939
Rear kneeroom (mm) 883
Boot space (min ltr) 585
Boot space (max ltr) 1455
Turning circle (m) 10.2
Towing weight (kg) 1200
Kerb weight (kg) 1310
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs) 9.7
Max speed (mph) 126
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection 4 stars
Child protection 4 stars
Pedestrian protection 2 stars

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