Skoda Octavia Hatchback 2.0 TFSI vRS 5dr

For Above all, the price is great; but, on top of that, the vRS has a sweet-handling chassis and the engine is a gem

Against It's not as fast as some rivals, and doesn't come with curtain airbags

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

Pace aplenty, great handling plus a healthy dose of practicality - and all for a pocket-friendly price

Key facts

0–60mph: 7.2 secs
Top speed: 150 mph
Average mpg: 37.7
Tank range: 456 miles

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Features

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Cheaper

Hatchback 1.4 16v S 5dr
£13,280
Hatchback 1.2 TSI S 5dr
£14,030
Hatchback 1.4 TSI S 5dr
£14,565
Hatchback 1.6 MPI SE 5dr
£14,945
Hatchback 1.2 TSI SE 5dr
£15,040
Hatchback 1.4 TSI SE 5dr
£15,575
Hatchback 1.6 MPI Elegance 5dr
£16,045
Hatchback 1.6 TDI CR S 5dr
£16,400
Hatchback 1.4 TSI SE Plus 5dr
£16,535
Hatchback 1.4 TSI Elegance 5dr
£16,675
Hatchback 1.8 TSI 152 SE Plus 5dr
£17,120
Hatchback 1.6 TDI CR SE 5dr
£17,410
Hatchback 1.6 TDI CR Greenline II 5dr
£17,875
Hatchback 1.8 TSI 160 Elegance 5dr
£18,200
Hatchback 1.6 TDI CR SE Plus 5dr
£18,370
Hatchback 1.6 TDI CR Elegance 5dr
£18,510
Hatchback 2.0 TDI CR 140 SE 5dr
£18,650
Hatchback 2.0 TDI CR 110 SE Plus 5dr
£18,885
Hatchback 2.0 TDI CR 140 SE Plus 5dr
£19,610
Hatchback 2.0 TDI CR 140 Elegance 5dr
£19,750
Hatchback 2.0 TFSI vRS 5dr
£20,330
Hatchback 2.0 TDI CR 170 vRS 5dr
£21,155
Hatchback 1.8 TSI 160 Laurin & Klement 5dr
£21,170
Hatchback 2.0 TDI CR 140 Laurin& Klement 5dr
£22,720

More expensive

Hatchback 1.4 16v S 5dr
£13,280
Hatchback 1.2 TSI S 5dr
£14,030
Hatchback 1.4 TSI S 5dr
£14,565
Hatchback 1.6 MPI SE 5dr
£14,945
Hatchback 1.2 TSI SE 5dr
£15,040
Hatchback 1.4 TSI SE 5dr
£15,575
Hatchback 1.6 MPI Elegance 5dr
£16,045
Hatchback 1.6 TDI CR S 5dr
£16,400
Hatchback 1.4 TSI SE Plus 5dr
£16,535
Hatchback 1.4 TSI Elegance 5dr
£16,675
Hatchback 1.8 TSI 152 SE Plus 5dr
£17,120
Hatchback 1.6 TDI CR SE 5dr
£17,410
Hatchback 1.6 TDI CR Greenline II 5dr
£17,875
Hatchback 1.8 TSI 160 Elegance 5dr
£18,200
Hatchback 1.6 TDI CR SE Plus 5dr
£18,370
Hatchback 1.6 TDI CR Elegance 5dr
£18,510
Hatchback 2.0 TDI CR 140 SE 5dr
£18,650
Hatchback 2.0 TDI CR 110 SE Plus 5dr
£18,885
Hatchback 2.0 TDI CR 140 SE Plus 5dr
£19,610
Hatchback 2.0 TDI CR 140 Elegance 5dr
£19,750
Hatchback 2.0 TFSI vRS 5dr
£20,330
Hatchback 2.0 TDI CR 170 vRS 5dr
£21,155
Hatchback 1.8 TSI 160 Laurin & Klement 5dr
£21,170
Hatchback 2.0 TDI CR 140 Laurin& Klement 5dr
£22,720

The Skoda Octavia Hatchback 2.0 TFSI vRS full review Read in full

Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Most models have plenty of go
Ride & Handling
4 out of 5 stars
Comfortable, but not a lot of fun
Refinement
3 out of 5 stars
Quiet engines; too much road noise
Buying & Owning
4 out of 5 stars
Most models are great value
Quality & Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
Solid cabin; most owners are happy
Safety & Security
4 out of 5 stars
Only top versions have stability control
Behind The Wheel
4 out of 5 stars
Lots of adjustment and simple dashboard
Space & Practicality
5 out of 5 stars
One of the biggest cars in the class
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
Basic cheap models; others have decent kit

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Octavia is one of the best all-round small family cars, combining Volkswagen build quality and engineering with Skoda practicality and value.

Our favourite version is SE trim with the great 1.2 TSI petrol engine. That may not sound like much in such a big car, but it manages to give an impressive blend of performance and economy.

The Octavia is built on the same platform as the previous-generation Volkswagen Golf, which is why it strikes a fine balance between stable handling and a comfortable ride.

All materials feel solid, and the interior shames those of many more expensive models for its fit and finish. All models are very spacious, too, with more rear legroom than most rivals. Equipment is generally good, although the cheapest versions miss key items of safety kit.

The exterior styling might look a bit staid, but the Octavia is very capable and comes at a great price to boot.