Skoda Octavia review

The Octavia is a good family car offering plenty of space and practicality for a competitive price

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Power

148 bhp

0-62 mph

8.5 s

Efficiency

57.3 mpg

Figures for 1.5 TSI e-TEC MHEV ACT SE L DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

5-Star

Family

Fuel efficient

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Introduction

Performance & drive

Interior

Passenger & boot space

Buying & owning

Lawrence Cheung

Updated: 8 June 2026

How we test cars

What do the Skoda Octavia, the Apple iPhone and the Sony PlayStation have in common? Answer: they're the best-selling products from their respective brands.

Indeed, the Octavia is a pivotal model for Skoda. Since its launch, this family car has been appealing to anyone with a keen eye on practicality and value.

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Expected annual mileage 5000 Term months 24 Deposit months 12 Monthly payment £302.68 Initial payment £3,632.16

Step-by-step

Leasing works a bit like a long-term rental. You drive it, but you don’t own it.

• Choose your car, pick your terms and apply for lease credit online
• Pay monthly rental payments for your chosen term length
• Drive it, enjoy it, then give it back at the end

What you get

When you lease with Autotrader you get all of this:

• Full manufacturer’s warranty
• Road tax and roadside assistance included
• Free returns within 30 days*

Excess mileage charges and return conditions apply. Subject to availability and credit status. 18+ T&Cs apply.

In partnership with

£3,877 total upfront (£3,632 initial rental plus £245 processing fee) | 5000 miles | 24 months

• Lower total monthly cost than PCP/HP
• No balloon payments
• Road tax included

Over the years, the Octavia has pushed steadily upmarket and it’s now so well regarded that it counts premium-brand models (including the Audi A3 and Mercedes A-Class) among its rivals. It also competes with more mainstream contenders, ranging from the Honda Civic and Seat Leon, to the Toyota Corolla and Vauxhall Astra.

This current generation Octavia has been around long enough to receive a mid-life update and the latest version comes with an advanced suite of driver tech, revised styling and a plusher interior to help it remain competitive. So, how does it stack up in such a busy segment? Read on to find out...

What’s new?

- May 2024: Highlights of facelifted model include anti-dazzle LED headlights, refreshed interior with 13in infotainment screen, AI-based voice control and more efficient engines

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Verdict

The Skoda Octavia offers generous space for occupants and a boot bigger than most competitors from the class above, plus its plush interior and frugal engines make it a fantastic car for covering big distances in. The 1.5-litre TSI 150 petrol engine with well-equipped SE L trim is our pick of the range.

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Pros

• Spacious interior
• Huge boot
• Frugal engines

Cons

• Rivals are sharper to drive
• Touchscreen can be tricky to use on the move
• Currently no plug-in hybrid option

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Trims available

SE Technology

This is the entry-level trim for the Octavia and it comes with plenty of kit, including 16in alloy wheels, LED headlights, heated front seats, keyless ignition, a 10.3in digital instrument panel, a 13in touchscreen, dual-zone climate control and cruise control.

SE L

This higher spec Octavia builds on SE Technology trim by adding 17in alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, ambient lighting, keyless entry, a heated front windscreen and adaptive cruise control.

SportLine

This brings a sportier look to the Octavia, adding 18in alloy wheels, a small black rear spoiler, sports front seats and aluminium pedals.

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Performance & drive

What it's like to drive, and how quiet it is

Strengths

• Punchy performance
• Grippy handling
• Composed at high speed

Weaknesses

• Not as hushed as rivals
• Slightly grabby brakes

How fast is it and which engine is best?

There’s a wide range of engines for the Skoda Octavia, including two petrols and two diesels.

The 148bhp diesel engine (badged 2.0 TDI 150PS) is an impressive performer, with a 0-62mph time of just 8.5 seconds. It pulls strongly from low revs, making it a great fit when you're travelling with a full car.

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That said, we wouldn’t rule out the cheaper TDI 116. It’s less urgent off the line but there’s still plenty of low-down shove to keep up with traffic.

As good as the 148bhp diesel is, our favourite engine for the Octavia is the 1.5-litre TSI 150 petrol, which is similarly quick. True, you need to make it work a bit harder, but it’s keen to do so and its six-speed manual gearbox is light and precise.

The same engine is also available with mild-hybrid tech and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. It has a slightly different name (TSI 150 e-Tec), although both versions sprint from 0-62mph in 8.5 seconds.

Below the TSI 150, there's the entry-level 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine with 114bhp and the same gearbox options. It’s slower to rev and doesn’t feel as sprightly when accelerating up to motorway speeds but it’s powerful enough for town driving.

If none of those engines sound punchy enough for you, you'll want to check out the hot hatch version – to read about that see our Octavia vRS review.

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Is it agile and is the ride comfortable?

Motorways are the Octavia’s natural habitat: it can waft along on its softly sprung suspension for mile after mile. The consequence of the soft set-up is that it feels a little floaty over crests when you turn off the motorway and on to a more demanding stretch of undulating road.

Potholes and sharp expansion joints can send jolts through the Octavia’s structure, and its body can take a moment to settle after a speed hump. It's like being in a small boat hitting a big wave, but for the most part it’s more comfortable than its direct family car rivals. The effect is reduced by the slightly firmer suspension fitted to Sportline models, but the Seat Leon and Toyota Corolla still have a better controlled ride.

An adaptive suspension system that allows you to stiffen or soften the ride is available as an option on SE L trim and above with the more powerful 148bhp engines. It's worth having because it allows you to dial out some of the float so you get extra composure over wavy crests (your passengers will thank you).

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Despite the softness of its suspension, the Octavia is perfectly capable when it comes to corners. The Octavia grips tenaciously through bends but leans more than a Honda Civic or Seat Leon, meaning that it ultimately doesn’t feel quite as agile. That’s not to say it’s ever anything less than stable and secure though.

Meanwhile, its steering is precise and has plenty of reassuring weight, providing a good sense of connection to the front tyres. The Sportline, with its 15mm lowered suspension, resists body lean a little better and its progressive steering set-up sharpens up its initial response.

Is it quiet and how easy is it to drive smoothly?

Whichever engine you choose, you'll feel a slight buzz through the Octavia's seats at higher revs, but it’s far from irritating. While the 1.5-litre petrol is quite vocal when worked hard, it’s not harsh. Meanwhile, the diesel is smoother and quieter than the equivalent engines in most direct rivals.

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Unfortunately, wind and road noise are not kept out as well as they are in a VW Golf and you can hear the suspension working away as it tries to smooth out broken surfaces and potholes.

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When you lift off the accelerator pedal, automatic Octavias can coast out of gear to save fuel and quickly re-engage drive when you put your foot down again. It all happens smoothly enough, but requires you to be on and off the brakes almost constantly in flowing traffic, which gets quite annoying. The light and slightly grabby brake pedal response doesn’t help, either.

"The Octavia’s soft suspension helps comfort, but when its floaty ride is mixed with a country road, it left some of my passengers feeling quite queasy." – Will Nightingale, Reviews Editor

Tips & Advice

How to test drive a car

There’s no substitute for a test drive in a new car. Take it on a variety of roads and surfaces to ensure it measures up.

Interior

The interior layout, fit and finish

Strengths

• Great forward visibility
• All versions have driver’s seat lumbar adjustment
• High quality materials used

Weaknesses

• Some functions could be easier to find

What does the interior look like and is it well made?

The Octavia’s interior looks functional and doesn’t quite have the visual appeal of a Cupra Leon. That said, the optional Lodge pack adds large swathes of grey fabric upholstery on the dash and doors, giving the car a brighter and more upmarket look.

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Otherwise, all versions have plush, squidgy plastics on the top and front of the Octavia's dashboard and above the armrests on the doors. There are some harder plastics lower down but they're pleasingly textured and everything feels solidly screwed together.

SE L and Sportline trim gets a faux-suede surface for part of the dashboard and a wider range of seating upholstery, lifting the ambience further.

The indicator and wiper stalks feel good to use, as do the buttons on the steering wheel but the metal-effect scroll wheels on the spokes feel a little flimsy. Even so, the Octavia is miles ahead of the Vauxhall Astra – although all family cars must bow down to the BMW 1 Series for quality.

Is the driving position comfortable and is it easy to see out?

The Skoda Octavia's steering wheel has lots of reach and rake adjustment, and the seat has a good range of movement, including adjustable lumbar support, so finding the right driving position is easy. For even more comfort, SE L and Sportline come with the option of a powered driver’s seat with a memory function (so you can save a favourite set-up).

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The Octavia has large side windows and relatively slim windscreen pillars so looking forwards, left or right at junctions is easy. The view over your shoulder, meanwhile, isn’t quite as impressive, with large rear pillars limiting your visibility. What’s more, the long, high tail makes it harder to judge how much rear space you have when reversing.

Luckily, to help relieve parking worries, all versions come with front and rear sensors. A rear-view camera is standard on Sportline trim (it’s an option with other trims), while a system called Park Assist that will steer the car into a space is part of an expensive Assisted Drive Package Plus.

Bright LED headlights and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror are standard across the range, and they can be upgraded on Sportline trim at a cost to adaptive matrix LED headlights. The matrix lights are twice as bright as the standard units on full beam and automatically adjust the light pattern to avoid dazzling other drivers.

Is the dashboard and infotainment system easy to use?

Another feature that's standard across the range is an easy-to-read 10.3in digital driver's display that takes the place of conventional analogue dials. A head-up display that projects your speed and other information onto the windscreen at eye level is an option on SE L trim and above.

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Unfortunately, the air-con controls are located in the infotainment touchscreen. True, the temperature icons are always on display at the bottom, but other climate functions are hidden in one of the menus. That can prove a distraction if you need to fine-tune the settings while driving.

Helpfully, Skoda has positioned the Octavia's 13in touchscreen high on the dashboard so you don’t have to take your eyes far from the road to see it. All models come with Bluetooth, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone mirroring, DAB radio, sat-nav and wireless phone-charging with a phone-cooling system.

The latest infotainment system has sharp graphics, responds to inputs quickly enough and allows you to add your most frequently used shortcuts to the top corner of the screen. However, some of the icons could be bigger to make them easier to aim for, and some functions (such as for the head-up display and massaging seats) can be difficult to find in the menus, although you can use voice control to switch them on and off too.

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Below the touchscreen there's a row of proper buttons that take you directly to some of the menu pages, including the drive modes, climate settings and the park-assist function. For an even more user-friendly infotainment setup, try the Mazda 3, which has a dial controller between the front seats.

The Octavia gets an eight-speaker audio system as standard. You can upgrade that to a 12-speaker Canton stereo as long as you don't choose one of the mild-hybrid engines.

"As a shorter driver, I found the touch-sensitive shortcut icons on the left side of the Octavia's touchscreen quite a stretch to reach." – Claire Evans, Consumer Editor

Passenger & boot space

How it copes with people and clutter

Strengths

• Will comfortably fit four occupants
• Large boot capacity

Weaknesses

• Rear seats could be more versatile
• No adjustable boot floor

How much space does it have for people?

There’s plenty of space up front in the Skoda Octavia. A very tall driver will be able to get comfortable even with the optional head room-robbing panoramic glass roof fitted. Storage is better than in most rivals too: each door pocket can take a 1.5-litre bottle of water and the cooled glovebox is big enough to keep your lunch fresh.

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By the gearlever are two cupholders that will keep your coffee-to-go secure and, ingeniously, can grip drinks bottles tightly enough that you can twist off the cap with one hand. Ahead of the gear selector is a handy tray with two USB-C ports that’s big enough for a large mobile phone to sit next to your house keys and wallet or purse.

There’s also a large covered storage space under the front armrest for hiding electronic devices and other valuables. Like the glove box, it's cooled, so it's ideal for a second round of sandwiches.

The Octavia is pretty generous on rear-seat space. Even taller passengers will be able to lounge in comfort behind a tall driver with their seat pushed back and there’s loads of elbow room. Both the Cupra Leon and Seat Leon offer even more rear space.

The middle rear-seat passenger has no choice but to place their feet on either side of the car’s raised central floor hump but the big footwells mean this isn’t too restrictive. The Octavia’s rear seat is surprisingly wide, making it a very comfortable car for three back-seat passengers to sit side by side in.

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A central armrest with two cupholders is standard on all models and the rear door pockets are a decent size. Every model has a map pocket on the back of each front seat, along with a smaller smartphone pocket, plus sizable rear door bins.

An additional storage tray mounted on top of the centre transmission tunnel is optional as part of the Family Package.

How much room does it have for luggage?

With 600 litres of storage, the Octavia’s boot is not only huge compared with its main rivals but also beats most competitors from the executive car class. Its load area is longer and taller than in most comparably priced hatchbacks, and is a squared-off shape.

Indeed, our only demerit is that there’s quite a significant drop from the entrance to the boot floor, which can make lifting heavy items in and out of it a bit tricky. There's no option to have a height adjustable boot floor. If you need more boot space you might also want to consider the Skoda Octavia Estate (which does have an adjustable boot floor).

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As standard, there’s a 12V socket, a couple of bag hooks and a couple of fenced-off areas that will stop your de-icer and other boot clutter sliding around. Options include a space-saver spare wheel that sits under the boot floor. An electric tailgate with hands-free gesture control is standard on SE L trim.

In terms of its flexibility, the Octavia is pretty conventional by family car standards. The folding rear seats follow the usual 60/40 split arrangement (the Mercedes A-Class gets a more flexible 40/20/40 split).

We like the fact that they can be folded by levers in the boot so you don’t have to open a side door before loading that bulky flat-pack furniture you’ve just bought.

Unfortunately, the seats don’t lie completely flat when folded, and they leave an awkward step in the extended load area.

"The Octavia's boot is huge, which meant I was occasionally having to reach far into the boot to retrieve items. A height-adjustable boot floor could help to stow away some of my rarely-used cargo." – Lawrence Cheung, New Cars Editor

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Tips & Advice

Will the car fit your needs?

As part of the test drive, fill the car with regularly-carried luggage, and make sure the family can get comfy before you buy

Buying & owning

Everyday costs, plus how reliable and safe it is

Strengths

• Well-equipped
• Competitively priced

Weaknesses

• Currently no PHEV option for company car drivers
• Reliability could be better

How much does it cost and what equipment do you get?

The entry-level Skoda Octavia SE Technology is pretty competitive, costing more than the equivalent Citroen C4, Seat Leon and Vauxhall Astra, about the same as a VW Golf, but slightly less than a BMW 1 Series, Mercedes A-Class or Toyota Corolla. A top-end SE L or Sportline Octavia will cost as much as an entry-level Honda Civic.

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Skoda is usually generous with deposit contributions, so it’s fair to expect a monthly PCP finance rate that’s competitive with the Leon and undercuts the Astra. You might be able to save even more by searching our New Car Deals pages.

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Fuel economy is also pretty commendable, so the Octavia shouldn’t cost too much to run. We easily saw an indicated 50mpg with the 1.5 e-TSI e-TEC 150 on a mix of motorway and town driving.

Official CO2 emissions for the Octavia are broadly in line with those of the Astra, although the hybrid Civic and Corolla perform noticeably better. If you're looking for a company car that attracts low BIK tax you're likely to be better off with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or – better still – an electric car. At the time of writing, Skoda hasn’t confirmed whether an Octavia PHEV will join the range again.

The entry-level Octavia SE Technology comes with 16in alloy wheels, heated front seats, keyless ignition, dual-zone climate control and cruise control. It's available with most engines.

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If you go for our recommended TSI 150 petrol engine, you have to step up to at least SE L trim (which is our pick of the range anyway). That gets you larger 17in alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, ambient lighting, keyless entry, a heated front windscreen and adaptive cruise control.

Sportline is a sportier equivalent to SE L and comes with 18in alloy wheels, a small black rear spoiler, sports front seats and aluminium pedals.

Is it reliable and how long is the warranty?

The Octavia finished in a rather disappointing 15th place (out of 21 family cars) in the latest What Car? Reliability Survey. It was above the Seat Leon and VW Golf but behind its other rivals.

In the manufacturer table, Skoda fared average, claiming 16th place out of the 30 included brands. Honda and Toyota did much better, in first and fourth place respectively, although Skoda’s other rivals finished further down the table, including Audi, Seat and VW.

The Octavia comes with a three-year, 60,000-mile warranty. That can be extended to five years and 100,000 miles for a fee. Kia’s standard warranty is much more generous at seven years/100,000 miles, while the Corolla comes with Toyota's up to 10-year/100,000-mile warranty (you need to service your car at an approved centre each year).

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How safe is it and is it easy to steal?

The Octavia received the top five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP when it was retested in 2025. It could’ve provided stronger chest protection for the driver and rear occupant in a frontal and side impact, but it performed well elsewhere.

All Octavias come with plenty of standard safety kit, including automatic emergency braking (AEB), lane-keeping assist, traffic-sign recognition and an e-call system that notifies the emergency services if you’re involved in an accident.

Blind-spot monitoring can be added to SE L trim as part of the Assisted Drive Package Plus to warn you of traffic approaching behind you.

"On our carefully controlled test route, I managed an impressive 48.5mpg in an Octavia with the 1.5-litre petrol engine. That's better than the 46.3mpg I achieved in a similar Seat Leon on the same route." – Dan Jones, Senior Reviewer

Buy it if...

-You’re looking for a spacious family hatch

-You need a big boot

-Want something with a competitive list price

Don’t buy it if...

-You want a car that’s fun to drive

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-Need low company car running costs

-You want a particularly quiet cruiser

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Skoda Octavia owner reviews

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Skoda Octavia specifications

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RRP £35,410

RRP price range

£28,740 - £41,060

MPG range across all versions

40.5 - 66.3

Available fuel types (which is best for you? )

Petrol Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel

Available colours

Number of engines (see all)

2

Number of trims (see all)

7

Warranty

3 years / 60,000 miles

Company car tax at 20% (min/max)

£1,637 - £2,930

Company car tax at 40% (min/max)

£3,275 - £5,860

FAQs

Is the Skoda Octavia a good car?

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.

Is the Skoda Octavia bigger than the VW Golf?

​​​​​​Yes. In fact, thanks to the Octavia’s larger dimensions, you’ll find that it has a bigger boot and more space for passengers than a Volkswagen Golf.

Why was the Octavia discontinued?

It wasn’t – the Octavia is still very much on sale. In fact, it was facelifted for 2024, getting more efficient engines, new standard equipment and a new infotainment system.

Is the Skoda Octavia made by Volkswagen?

No. While Skoda is part of the Volkswagen Group and the brands share technology, the Octavia is built by Skoda.

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RRP from: £28,740

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Leasing deals

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What Car? indicative Personal lease example (subject to status)

Skoda Octavia

Expected annual mileage 5000 Term months 24 Deposit months 12 Monthly payment £302.68 Initial payment £3,632.16

Step-by-step

Leasing works a bit like a long-term rental. You drive it, but you don’t own it.

• Choose your car, pick your terms and apply for lease credit online
• Pay monthly rental payments for your chosen term length
• Drive it, enjoy it, then give it back at the end

What you get

When you lease with Autotrader you get all of this:

• Full manufacturer’s warranty
• Road tax and roadside assistance included
• Free returns within 30 days*

Excess mileage charges and return conditions apply. Subject to availability and credit status. 18+ T&Cs apply.

In partnership with

£3,877 total upfront (£3,632 initial rental plus £245 processing fee) | 5000 miles | 24 months

• Lower total monthly cost than PCP/HP
• No balloon payments
• Road tax included

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If you’re looking to spend less than £10,000 on a used family car, there are some excellent options to fit your budget - here are our top 10.

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BMW 1 Series

Ford Focus

Honda Civic

Hyundai i30

Kia Ceed

Kia XCeed

Mercedes A-Class

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Seat Leon

Skoda Octavia

Toyota Corolla

Vauxhall Astra

Volkswagen Golf

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