Is the Skoda Octavia a reliable car?
Skoda is renowned for its reliability and the Octavia has performed consistently well in our Driver Power customer satisfaction surveys.
Is Skoda engine good?
Skoda has also got a great line up of engines. The company offers best in the segment 1.0-litre TSI petrol engine which can churn out 108hp of power and 175Nm of torque. Skoda is still known for its 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine which is known it one of the most powerful at the time it was launched.
When did the Skoda Octavia hatchback come out?
The Skoda Octavia is a pivotal car in the Czech manufacturer’s line-up. Ever since it appeared as a hatchback in 1996 (there was also a 1950s saloon of the same name) it’s been the brand’s biggest-selling model worldwide, appealing to anybody with a keen eye on practicality who’s looking for a good value family car.
What’s the lowest rating for a Skoda Octavia?
Breaking new ground for the Czech company, the latest model has won over its drivers with its breathtaking strength in depth. Its lowest score in any category is 30th for comfort – a result that many rivals languishing lower down the chart would be very grateful for.
What kind of engine does Skoda Octavia have?
That’s why the TDI diesels prove so popular; the 2.0-litre unit, for instance, has punchy performance and deep reserves of torque. It performs well in-gear, though the power delivery is rather sudden and engine noise is noticeable. An alternative is the 1.8 TSI, and the turbocharged 160bhp unit is a smooth, free-revving gem.
When did the Skoda Octavia GreenLine come out?
The Octavia GreenLine was launched in the summer of 2009 with a 1.6-litre common-rail diesel engine capable of 64mpg on the combined cycle. The 1.2-litre TSI petrol engine arrived in 2010. You’d be excused for thinking the latest car is merely a facelift of the previous version.