Skoda Octavia review

Category: Family car

Section: Introduction

Skoda Octavia front right tracking
  • Skoda Octavia front right tracking
  • Skoda Octavia rear right tracking
  • Skoda Octavia interior dashboard
  • Skoda Octavia interior back seats
  • Skoda Octavia interior infotainment
  • Skoda Octavia front cornering
  • Skoda Octavia front cornering
  • Skoda Octavia rear cornering
  • Skoda Octavia headlight detail
  • Skoda Octavia grille detail
  • Skoda Octavia interior front seats
  • Skoda Octavia boot open
  • Skoda Octavia front right tracking
  • Skoda Octavia rear right tracking
  • Skoda Octavia interior dashboard
  • Skoda Octavia interior back seats
  • Skoda Octavia interior infotainment
  • Skoda Octavia front cornering
  • Skoda Octavia front cornering
  • Skoda Octavia rear cornering
  • Skoda Octavia headlight detail
  • Skoda Octavia grille detail
  • Skoda Octavia interior front seats
  • Skoda Octavia boot open
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by
Dan Jones
Updated13 December 2022

Introduction

What Car? says...

The Skoda Octavia family car is a pivotal model in the manufacturer’s line-up. Since it first appeared as a hatchback, it's been the brand’s biggest-selling car, appealing to anybody with a keen eye on practicality and value.

Over the years, Skoda has pushed the Octavia steadily upmarket, and while that departure from its budget roots might have seemed a gamble at first, it certainly paid off.

FAQs

  • In the family car category of the 2022 What Car? Reliability Survey, the Octavia didn’t fare all that well, sitting right near the bottom of the table and below all of its rivals other than the Audi A3. Skoda claimed 13th place out of the 32 manufacturers.

  • The entry-level SE comes with plenty of standard equipment, including 16in alloy wheels, rear parking sensors and dual-zone climate control, but our favourite SE Technology trim seems the best value. It barely increases the price but adds front parking sensors, infotainment upgrades and other kit.

  • In short, it's massive. In fact, even when you compare it to competitors in the executive car class, it’s still huge. You won't struggle to fit in your family holiday luggage.

  • When tested by our team of experienced road testers, the Octavia was awarded the full five stars, which is no mean feat. Compared to its family car rivals, it's more accomplished in most areas, including practicality, quality and value for money.

  • Yes. In fact, thanks to the Octavia’s larger dimensions, you’ll find that it’s far more practical than the VW Golf, with a far superior boot, and more comfortable for passengers in all of the seats.

At a glance
New car deals
Save up to £2,509
Target Price from £22,666
Save up to £2,509
or from £299pm
Swipe to see used and leasing deals
Nearly new deals
From £19,990
Leasing deals
From £277pm
RRP price range £24,540 - £37,950
Number of trims (see all)4
Number of engines (see all)6
Available fuel types (which is best for you?)petrol, diesel
MPG range across all versions 40.8 - 68.3
Available doors options 5
Warranty 3 years / 60000 miles
Company car tax at 20% (min/max) £1,311 / £2,510
Company car tax at 40% (min/max) £2,622 / £5,020
Available colours