Skoda Octavia Hatchback / Combi / RS
Prices start at: €18,995 / €19,995 / €33,495
Engines: Pet: 1.2 (86bhp, 110bhp); Dsl: 1.6 (90bhp, 110bhp), 2.0 (150bhp, 184bhp).
Bodystyle: Hatchback, Estate/4x4.
Plus Points: Popular for a reason: it is big, roomy in cabin and boot. Good to drive; well equipped, excellent engines – diesel and petrol.
Minus Points: Price climbs quickly as you go up the trim levels.
Best Buy: 1.6-litre 110bhp diesel.
Final Answer: Yes, this has to be at, or near, the top on your shopping list.
Motorshow says: 
(1.5 / 5)
Prices & Specs
Prices & Specs
| Make | Model | Version | Road Tax | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda | Octavia | 1.2 TSI 86bhp ACTIVE | A4 | €18,995.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia | 1.2 TSI 86bhp AMBITION | A4 | €21,925.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia | 1.2 TSI 110bhp AMBITION | A4 | €22,880.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia | 1.2 TSI 110bhp STYLE | A4 | €24,235.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia | 1.2 TSI 110bhp DSG (Auto) AMBITION | A4 | €25,180.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia | 1.2 TSI 110bhp DSG (Auto) STYLE | A4 | €26,530.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia | 1.6 TDI 90bhp ACTIVE | A2 | €22,300.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia | 1.6 TDI 90bhp AMBITION | A2 | €24,420.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia | 1.6 TDI 90bhp STYLE | A2 | €25,755.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia | 1.6 TDI 110bhp ACTIVE | A2 | €23,085.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia | 1.6 TDI 110bhp AMBITION | A2 | €25,235.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia | 1.6 TDI 110bhp STYLE | A2 | €26,585.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia | 1.6 TDI 110bhp DSG (Auto) ACTIVE | A2 | €25,120.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia | 1.6 TDI 110bhp DSG (Auto) AMBITION | A2 | €27,245.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia | 1.6 TDI 110bhp DSG (Auto) STYLE | A2 | €28,890.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia | 1.6 TDI 110bhp 4X4 AMBITION | A4 | €28,455.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia | 1.6 TDI 110bhp 4X4 STYLE | A4 | €29,800.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia | 2.0 TDI 150bhp AMBITION | A3 | €26,895.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia | 2.0 TDI 150bhp STYLE | A3 | €28,245.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia | 2.0 TDI 150bhp L&K | A3 | €32,715.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia | 2.0 TDI 150bhp DSG (Auto) AMBITION | A4 | €29,200.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia | 2.0 TDI 150bhp DSG (Auto) STYLE | A4 | €30,550.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia | 2.0 TDI 150bhp DSG (Auto) L&K | A4 | €35,000.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia | 2.0 TDI 150bhp 4X4 AMBITION | A4 | €29,775.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia | 2.0 TDI 150bhp 4X4 STYLE | A4 | €31,110.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia | 2.0 TDI 150bhp 4X4 L&K | A4 | €35,980.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia Combi | 1.2 TSI 86bhp ACTIVE | A4 | €18,995.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia Combi | 1.2 TSI 86bhp AMBITION | A4 | €21,925.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia Combi | 1.2 TSI 110bhp AMBITION | A4 | €22,880.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia Combi | 1.2 TSI 110bhp STYLE | A4 | €24,235.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia Combi | 1.2 TSI 110bhp DSG (Auto) AMBITION | A4 | €25,180.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia Combi | 1.2 TSI 110bhp DSG (Auto) STYLE | A4 | €26,530.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia Combi | 1.6 TDI 90bhp ACTIVE | A2 | €22,300.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia Combi | 1.6 TDI 90bhp AMBITION | A2 | €24,420.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia Combi | 1.6 TDI 90bhp STYLE | A2 | €25,755.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia Combi | 1.6 TDI 110bhp ACTIVE | A2 | €23,085.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia Combi | 1.6 TDI 110bhp AMBITION | A2 | €25,235.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia Combi | 1.6 TDI 110bhp STYLE | A2 | €26,585.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia Combi | 1.6 TDI 110bhp DSG (Auto) ACTIVE | A2 | €25,120.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia Combi | 1.6 TDI 110bhp DSG (Auto) AMBITION | A2 | €27,245.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia Combi | 1.6 TDI 110bhp DSG (Auto) STYLE | A2 | €28,890.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia Combi | 1.6 TDI 110bhp 4X4 AMBITION | A4 | €28,455.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia Combi | 1.6 TDI 110bhp 4X4 STYLE | A4 | €29,800.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia Combi | 2.0 TDI 150bhp AMBITION | A3 | €26,895.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia Combi | 2.0 TDI 150bhp STYLE | A3 | €28,245.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia Combi | 2.0 TDI 150bhp L&K | A3 | €32,715.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia Combi | 2.0 TDI 150bhp DSG (Auto) AMBITION | A4 | €29,200.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia Combi | 2.0 TDI 150bhp DSG (Auto) STYLE | A4 | €30,550.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia Combi | 2.0 TDI 150bhp DSG (Auto) L&K | A4 | €35,000.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia Combi | 2.0 TDI 150bhp 4X4 AMBITION | A4 | €29,775.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia Combi | 2.0 TDI 150bhp 4X4 STYLE | A4 | €31,110.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia Combi | 2.0 TDI 150bhp 4X4 L&K | A4 | €35,980.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia RS | 2.0 TDI 184bhp | A4 | €33,495.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia RS | 2.0 TDI 184bhp DSG (Auto) | B1 | €36,175.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia RS | 2.0 TDI 184bhp 4x4 DSG (Auto) | B1 | €38,795.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia RS | 2.0 TSI 230bhp | C | €35,995.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia RS | 2.0 TSI 230bhp DSG (Auto) | C | €38,495.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia RS | 2.0 TDI 184bhp | A4 | €34,495.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia RS | 2.0 TDI 184bhp DSG (Auto) | B1 | €37,175.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia RS | 2.0 TDI 184bhp 4x4 DSG (Auto) | B2 | €39,795.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia RS | 2.0 TSI 230bhp | C | €36,995.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia RS | 2.0 TSI 230bhp DSG (Auto) | C | €39,495.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia Scout | 2.0 TDI 150bhp 4X4 | B1 | €34,495.00 |
| Skoda | Octavia Scout | 2.0 TDI 184bhp 4X4 DSG (Auto) | B1 | €37,750.00 |
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