SKODA

SKODA OCTAVIA ESTATE 1.5 TSI SE Technology 5dr

Fuel

FuelPetrol

Transmission

TransmissionManual

Acceleration

0 - 62 mph8.3s

WLTP - CO2 (g/km)

WLTP - CO2129 g/km

Skoda Octavia Estate got a lot bigger in its third generation guise and became larger still in this more sophisticated MK4 model form. It's still great value for money, equipment levels are strong and it now holds up to 640-litres without having to fold the back seats. That's more than most pricier Passat-segment station wagon models.

BIGGER ASPIRATIONS

Skoda's fourth generation Octavia Estate continues to go large. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

Skoda Octavia Estate got a lot bigger in its third generation guise and became larger still in this more sophisticated MK4 model form. It's still great value for money, equipment levels are strong and it now holds up to 640-litres without having to fold the back seats. That's more than most pricier Passat-segment station wagon models.

Background

Do you really need a small estate car? The whole purpose of an estate car is its easy load lugging ability and to choose a small one is a bit like choosing a slow supercar or an ugly coupe; it pretty much defeats the initial point. But if you want a new car, you've to keep to a budget and fancy a station wagon over an SUV, going for a decently-sized Mondeo or Passat-class estate costs serious money these days. Which you might think would leave you needing to look at a late, low mileage decently-sized estate rather than something new. Before you do that though, check out the car we're looking into here, the latest MK4 version of Skoda's Octavia Estate. It might just surprise you.

Driving Experience

The powerplant range here has a familiar look if you're familiar with Skoda's borrowed Wolfsburg-sourced engineware. Volume sales are based around the brand's usual 1.5 TSI EVO 150PS petrol powerplant, which gets the brand's 'e-TECH'-branded 48-volt mild hybrid engine tech when mated to DSG auto transmission. Below that, there's an entry-level 1.0-litre three cylinder 110PS petrol unit, which in DSG auto form, also gets that mild hybrid technology. There's also a 2.0-litre TDI 150PS diesel engine, only available in DSG auto form. The top vRS sporting model offers two conventional units, a 245PS 2.0-litre TSI petrol powerplant and a 200PS version of that 2.0 TDI diesel, the latter available with the option of 4WD. Like its predecessor, this MK4 Octavia uses the Volkswagen Group's MQB front wheel drive and All-Wheel Drive platform, but in this case the revised version of it that recently debuted on the new-era MK8 Volkswagen Golf. Whatever flavour of Octavia you happen to prefer, it'll come with a fresh generation of drive assist technology. Previously, the optional 'ACC' 'Adaptive Cruise Control' system (now standard) merely braked and accelerated the car based around a pre-set speed. Now, it uses the car's front camera system, GPS data and a host of sensors to drive the car predictively. So when 'ACC' is set, the car knows in advance about bends, roundabouts and upcoming traffic flow, plus this Skoda will adapt itself to speed limits as you enter them.

Design and Build

The Estate body style measures in at the same 4.69m length figure as the equivalent hatch, which makes this latest version 22mm longer than its direct predecessor and 15mm wider. That means 30-litres more boot space and more generous passenger room. Actual boot capacity is therefore bigger than ever - 640-litres is claimed before you start folding seats. If you do that, then 1,700-litres of space can be freed up. Visually, you'd certainly recognise this as an Octavia Estate if you'd owned one before, but the car now looks a little more mature and sophisticated and features full-LED headlights as standard. LED lighting also features in the wider, thinner rear lamps. Where work was needed on this model line though, was in the cabin. Skoda interiors have always been smart and functional but a little dull. This one could almost fool you that you were sitting in a VW Passat Estate, which is another way of saying that quite a big step forward in perceived quality has been now made. Softer-touch plastics, much more chrome trim and configurable LED ambient lighting all now feature and the new two-spoke multi-function steering wheel looks smart too. As is the current fashion, a digital instrument binnacle display is available, this one 10.25-inches in size. It's complemented by your choice of centre-dash screen; there are four choices, a base 8.25-inch monitor, then, if you can afford more, three 10-inch displays of varying functionality.

Market and Model

If you're anything like most, you'll probably be shocked at the prices of new cars. This is a time when Vauxhall can charge you up to £35,000 or more for a Corsa and still keep a straight face and as such, the fact that you can buy a Skoda Octavia Estate for a starting figure beginning at under £26,000 seems extremely reasonable. Positively generous in fact. Okay, so that'll mean the entry level engine and trim, but even that includes quite a lot these days. The core trim level is 'SE' and pricing sits primarily in the £25,500-£27,000 bracket. Plus there are also 'SE L' and 'vRS' variants. Whichever trim level you opt for, as usual, there's a premium of around £1,000 if you want this estate rather than the five-door hatch. As usual with a Skoda, all variants get as standard a range of practical 'Simply Clever' features. In this case, that means a helpful AdBlue nozzle for diesel variants and familiar touches like an ice scraper secreted in the fuel cap and a ticket clip on the driver's side A-pillar. If you've more to spend, a 'Sleep package' can be added that'll give you more comfortable rear seat head rests, stowed blankets and sun blinds. Other extras include massaging front seats, a head-up display and Matrix LED headlights that adapt to the road and other vehicles. As you'd expect, camera-driven safety kit provision has taken a step forward. The brand's 'Collision Avoidance Assistance' autonomous braking system is, as expected, standard right across the range, along with lane departure warning featuring steering assistance and predictive cruise control, which works alongside an updated traffic sign recognition set-up. If you specify your car correctly, you'll find that the cruise control set-up can combine with Skoda's 'Lane Keep Assist' and 'Traffic Jam Assist' systems to provide for a degree of semi-autonomous driving.

Cost of Ownership

You'll be wanting the WLTP emissions figures that'll determine this car's tax status. For the manual 1.5 TSI petrol, it's 124g/km. For the 2.0 TDI 150PS diesel DSG, it's 117g/km. For the 2.0 TDI 200PS auto, it's 133g/km. The e-TECH system that features on Octavia 1.0 and 1.5 TSI petrol models fitted with DSG auto transmission is of course the same one we're increasingly seeing on various VW Group models. To recap, it pairs a 12-volt belt-driven starter motor with a small 48-volt lithium ion-battery, which stores energy that's recuperated under braking. The setup assists the petrol engine with a small electric boost, while also enabling this Skoda to coast with the engine completely disengaged at speed on the highway, improving efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions. Don't get your hopes up too high though, as to the effect all of this will have on your running costs. Experience with equivalent Audis has shown us that it doesn't make an enormous amount of difference. 

Summary

There aren't too many cars that have improved their appeal quite as markedly as this fourth generation Skoda Octavia estate. Yes, it's more efficient, better built and better equipped, which are all decisively good things. But the key to this car's big draw is simple. It's much bigger than before but the prices haven't taken a sharp climb. The Octavia was already one of the best value cars in the family hatchback station wagon sector. It's no longer really in that sector but now gives cars like the estate versions of the Mazda6 and the Volkswagen Passat a real headache. The best value is to be had at the entry-level end of the Octavia Estate range. At the top end of the line-up, it's easy to see many trading equipment for badge equity and defecting to Volkswagen or Audi products, but given that they're all built by the same group, that might not be such a bad thing. Not so much if the money was going to BMW or Mercedes though. As it stands, this is a solid seven out of ten car. You'll love it.

  • Heated rear windscreen
  • Rain and light sensors
  • Rear window wiper
  • Aero front windscreen wipers with intermittent function
  • Electric front and rear windows

  • ESC including ABS, EBV, MSR, ASR, EDS, HBA, DSR
  • Hill start assist
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Hill hold control
  • Rear disc brakes

  • Textile floor mat set

  • 2x USB Type C ports (for charging and data transfer)
  • 2x USB Type C ports in rear of front centre armrest (charging only)
  • 1x USB Type C port in rear view mirror (charging only)
  • Voice control system
  • Bluetooth system

  • Speed limiter
  • Front assist system
  • Turn Assist
  • Electro-mechanical power steering
  • Front and rear parking sensors with manoeuvre assist

  • Boot lid release from inside vehicle (electrically)

  • Virtual Cockpit - 10.25" digital display
  • Colour multifunction trip computer
  • Wireless SmartLink for Apple Car Play
  • Columbus satellite navigation with 10" touchscreen display
  • Smartlink (includes android auto and mirrorlink)

  • Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror

  • Aluminium decorative inserts

  • DAB Digital radio
  • 8 speakers

  • Body colour door mirrors and handles
  • Chrome grille surround
  • Black window surrounds
  • Black roof rails
  • Rear spoiler
  • Ice scraper in fuel cap

  • Rear fog light on one side
  • High level third brake light

  • Climatronic dual-zone electronic air conditioning

  • Illuminated air conditioned glovebox
  • Ticket holder
  • Chrome inner door handles
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Leather trimmed gearshift lever
  • Sunglasses storage
  • Front centre armrest
  • Two-spoke leather multi function steering wheel
  • 4 foldable roof handles
  • Parcel shelf - rolling
  • Umbrella in door panel
  • Satin black textured with artificial stiching in dash board pads

  • Luggage compartment lighting with two side lamps

  • Alarm with interior monitoring, tilt sensor and back up horn
  • Automatic warning lights in case of emergency braking
  • ISOFIX on front passenger seat and outer rear seats
  • Visual and acoustic seat belt reminder
  • Warning reflectors in front door
  • Automatic door unlocking in case of crash
  • Emergency call and proactive services
  • Head and curtain airbags
  • Automatic fuel cut off in case of crash
  • Two tone horn
  • 3 point front/outer rear seatbelts+pre-tensioners
  • Passenger airbag deactivate switch
  • Tyre pressure monitor
  • Drivers knee airbag

  • Front head restraints
  • 3 rear headrests
  • Height adjustable driver and passenger seat with lumbar support
  • Unsplit rear bench seat and split folding backrest

  • Keyless start/stop
  • Door locks with immobiliser
  • Remote central locking

  • Sun visors with mirrors

  • CO2 (g/km): 110
  • Standard Euro Emissions: EURO 6
  • NOx: 0.042
  • HC+NOx: N
  • Particles: 0.0002
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb: 129
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - Min: 179
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - Max: 194
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - Min: 128
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - Max: 150
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - Min: 110
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - Max: 132
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - Min: 127
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - Max: 158
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Max: 153
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Min: 129

  • Cylinders: 4
  • Cylinder Layout: IN-LINE
  • Number of Valves: 16
  • Camshaft: DOHC
  • Fuel Delivery: TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
  • Catalytic Convertor: True
  • Engine Layout: FRONT TRANSVERSE
  • Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
  • Transmission: MANUAL
  • Gears: 6 SPEED
  • Cylinders - Bore (mm): 74.5
  • Cylinders - Stroke (mm): 85.9
  • CC: 1498

  • EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies: False
  • EC Urban (mpg): 44.8
  • EC Extra Urban (mpg): 70.6
  • EC Combined (mpg): 58.9
  • WLTP - MPG - Low - Min: 35.8
  • WLTP - MPG - Low - Max: 33.2
  • WLTP - MPG - Medium - Min: 50.4
  • WLTP - MPG - Medium - Max: 42.8
  • WLTP - MPG - High - Min: 58.9
  • WLTP - MPG - High - Max: 48.7
  • WLTP - MPG - Extra High - Min: 50.4
  • WLTP - MPG - Extra High - Max: 40.9
  • WLTP - MPG - Comb - Min: 49.6
  • WLTP - MPG - Comb - Max: 42.2
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - Min: 7.9
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - Max: 8.5
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - Min: 5.6
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - Max: 6.6
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - Min: 4.8
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - Max: 5.8
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - Min: 5.6
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - Max: 6.9
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - Min: 5.7
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - Max: 6.7

  • Generation Mark: 4
  • Alternative Fuel Qualifying: False
  • Special Edition: False
  • Special Order: False
  • Based On ID: N
  • Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07: 18E
  • Timing Belt Interval Mileage: 999999
  • NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %: N
  • NCAP Child Occupant Protection %: N
  • NCAP Pedestrian Protection %: N
  • NCAP Safety Assist %: N
  • NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09: 5
  • Badge Power: 150
  • Badge Engine CC: 1.5
  • Vehicle Homologation Class: M1
  • Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?: False
  • Coin Series: SE Technology
  • Coin Description: TSI
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Years: 3
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage: 60000
  • Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years: 3
  • Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years: 12

  • Engine Power - KW: 110
  • Engine Power - RPM: 5000
  • Engine Torque - LBS.FT: 184
  • Engine Torque - NM: 250
  • Engine Torque - RPM: 1500
  • Engine Power - BHP: 150
  • Engine Power - PS: True
  • 0 to 60 mph (secs): False
  • 0 to 62 mph (secs): 8.3
  • Top Speed: 139
  • Engine Torque - MKG: 25.5

  • Emissions Test Cycle: WLTP

  • Alloys?: True
  • Space Saver?: False
  • Wheel Style: TWISTER
  • Tyre Size Rear: 205/60 R16
  • Tyre Size Spare: TYRE REPAIR KIT
  • Wheel Type: 16" ALLOY
  • Tyre Size Front: 205/60 R16

  • Width (including mirrors): 1994
  • Height: 1468
  • Height (including roof rails): N
  • Length: 4689
  • Width: 1829
  • Wheelbase: 2686

  • Minimum Kerbweight: 1275
  • Gross Vehicle Weight: 1870
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): 47.8
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Up): 640
  • No. of Seats: 5
  • Max. Towing Weight - Braked: 1500
  • Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked: 670
  • Max. Loading Weight: 595
  • Max. Roof Load: 75
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Down): 1700
  • Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb: 10.4

  • Wireless charging: £325

  • Cruise control: Included
  • Adaptive cruise control: £430
  • Lane assist: Included
  • Rear-view parking camera (Inc Full Matrix LED headlights,rear LED lights (high),dynamic indicators,cornering front fog lights): £1,975
  • Rear-view parking camera Inc Rear LED lights (high) and dynamic indicators: £595

  • Travel assist: £825
  • Travel Assist - in combination with a winter pack: £685
  • Driver fatigue sensor: £45

  • Panoramic sunroof: £1,150
  • Exclusive paint: £975
  • Special solid paint: £595
  • Pearlescent paint: £595
  • Metallic paint: £595
  • Solid paint: Included

  • Full LED Matrix headlights with AFS and integrated headlight washers, rear LED lights and dynamic indicators and cornering front fog lights: £1,575
  • LED front fog lights: Included
  • LED headlights with LED daytime running lights: Included
  • LED rear lights - low functionality: Included

  • Variable boot floor: £175

  • Winter pack - Octavia: £730
  • Simply clever pack - Octavia: £95
  • LED interior light pack - Octavia: £260

  • Metallic - Race blue: £595
  • Metallic - Moon white: £595
  • Metallic - Petrol Blue: £595
  • Metallic - Quartz grey: £595
  • Metallic - Brilliant silver: £595
  • Metallic - Titan blue: £595

  • Pearl - Black magic: £595

  • Solid - Energy blue: £0

  • Exclusive paint - Velvet red: £975
  • Exclusive paint - Crystal black: £975
  • Special solid - Corrida red: £595

  • Crew protection assist and rear side airbags: £495
  • Driver and passenger front and side airbags: Included
  • Manual rear child locks: Included

  • Towing preparation: £195
  • Integrated tow bar with adapter: £955

  • Cloth - Black: £0

  • 16" Twister AERO alloy wheels: Included
  • 17" Rotare Aero alloy wheels: £430
  • 17" Pulsar Aero black alloy wheels: £680

  • Tyre repair kit: Included
  • Temporary space saver wheel with 205/60 R16 tyre: £180

Whilst every effort is made to verify and ensure the accuracy of the data, the information should only be used as a guide and no purchasing decision should be made without verification of the data from either the manufacturer or franchised dealer. Our offers may be on a different model year to that represented by this data and so specification may differ accordingly.

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