Skoda Octavia hatchback 2013-2018 review - Carbuyer
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The new Skoda Octavia takes a slightly different approach to most small hatchbacks. It offers much more space inside than the likes of the VW Golf,Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra and, of course, other VW group family members like the Audi A3 and SEAT Leon. It's great value, too, with decent prices and the sort of standard equipment that's closer to a Kia Cee'd or Hyundai i30. Running costs should be low, too, thanks to a range of fuel-efficient engines with fuel-saving features such as automatic stop/start for the engine when the car comes to a halt. It all adds up to a great value, hugely spacious and high-quality package that easily won our 2013 CarBuyer Best Family Car award.
Mat: Size matters. You know it, I know it and Skoda knows it. In fact that was one of the main selling points of the original Octavia -- it was less money and yet bigger than the VW Golf on which it was based. And this new Octavia is even bigger than before.
You see that boot it isn't just the biggest in its class. It's bigger than cars from the class above. So yes while this car is based on the Volkswagen Golf it's boot is bigger than a Passat's. And if you are into practicality then you will like this. Every Octavia comes with this in the fuel filler cap -- it's an ice scraper with magnifying glass -- that should come in useful.
Anyway as well as having a massive boot the Octavia's wheelbase is 10 cm longer than before which means there's absolutely acres of legroom. Admittedly headroom isn't quite so special due to the sloping roof but it's easily enough for most adults. For instance I have more than enough and in case you are wondering I'm Mr Average at 5ft10 and a half -- I'm mentioning the half because we've already established size does matter.
So does build quality, and the Octavia doesn't disappoint in this department either. Everything is very well screwed together like you'd expect from a Volkswagen group product and all the controls are logically laid out and the instruments easy to read. Storage space is good too thanks to large door bins and a smattering of useful cubby spaces.
When it comes selecting your Skoda the entry level S car has almost all you really need like seven airbags, electronic anti-skid control, alloy wheels, height adjustment on the drivers seat and reach and rake for the steering wheel, air conditioning, Bluetooth for your mobile phone, iPod connectivity and touchscreen with digital radio.
There's a wide range of options too including a self-park system for those intimated by the Octavia's increased size. As well as bay parking it can also parallel park the car lengthways into a space. It controls the steering all you have to do is operate the brakes and throttle.
In terms of the rest of the driving experience the Octavia is generally very good. It's pretty quiet and relaxing at speed yet also steers well, has plenty of grip and doesn't roll about in the corners. I should point out some people may find the suspension a bit on the firm side though you only really notice it on a really badly surfaced road and anyway you could never call this car uncomfortable. Speaking of which, you can change the driving characteristics at the touch of this button. In comfort you have a softer throttle response and lighter steering whereas in sport the steering is heavier and the throttle response sharper. Don't go thinking this makes the Octavia exciting to drive though -- you'll have to wait for the hot hatch VRS model for that.
There is no mistaking the Octavia is a brilliant car, but I wouldn't be doing my job as a car reviewer if I didn't find some problems with it. Can you just give me a moment while I think of some? Okay right -- I think I have a couple -- see this arm rest it's a 150 pound option on all but the top of the range model surely everyone wants somewhere to rest their elbow. Also everyone likes to see what's going on behind them -- but rear visibility in the Octavia isn't great because the back window. It's just so far away.
To be honest though, all these issues are just minor niggles. They should not put you off the Octavia because it's a truly great car which not only does everything well but provides unbeatable space at this price. And for that reason we awarded it the CarBuyer Best Family Car Award for 2013.
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Literally what I'm doing lol
@@ahronsumar5075 I actually bought one 1 year ago, after my first comment 😅 I'd highly recommend them. I purchased the 1.4 2015 version in blue. They feel a little lower than competitor vehicles. It feels as low as maybe a hatchback, but with much more comfort and incredible space throughout the car
It's a freaking Audi with a Skoda badge !!! Take my money, Skoda !
It's like having an Audi A4, with a very economical fuel engine consume
@@ArturoPerez-si2xkultimately slower though
@@lucutes2936no big deal, its fast enough and theres always the vrs if u want fast
3:27 - Aleksandar Vucic!
Srbi znaju zasto :)
Hahaha znaju i hrvati
If I had scratched that 6 series infront of me, I'd be off quicker than you could see.
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Truly wonderful car. Works all the time, used in 142 taxi companies and 43 police forces alone! Best car that Skoda offer.
:) Classic. I'm from Czech republic and I always drove Skodas (Favorit, Felicia, Estelle - I'm young, so I have old cars.) I'm happy you like the cars and that they are cheap for you. Unfortunately, in our country Skoda puts the prices very high, because they simply can afford to...
Here in Finland teens get picked on for having a skoda
@@Badwarrior5 Well, they're not what you would cool, but they are good. I bet the parents of the teens that pick on other, who drive Skodas, drove Ladas back in the days of the cold war...
I dreamed of a Sköda Octavia from 2004 to 2012 (second generation) and want it for my first car
@@Badwarrior5 Skodas actually have a cool image now because they’re seen as the clever persons car who isn’t a slave to snobby badges
Overall, I found this car to be really impressive.
Yeeeeey :D , iam so proud cause I've just bought it a week ago ;)
I have the older octavia and done 350.000 km with it and no problem at all! I didn't have any issues with it it's a great car and the fuel consumption it's incredible,even more considering the size of the car
Size doesn't matter. As long as its you Mat!
Haha,my dad is a cab driver,and while we went to the dealer to service my Yeti,while waiting he was introduced to this car....
He ended up ordering a mid-spec SE model after 2 days :D
Gotta say the parking assist was impressive....I think we are getting used to seeing cars that can parallel park themselves but I've never seen a review of one before that can un-park itself and also park into a normal space for you too.....they always were good value though even before VW got them!
Now they can drive itself
But with fully loaded Octavia you get things from Merc C-class which you dont have on entry level Insignia, not even mid range Insignia, some not even on top spec one. For example you have to pay special extra on top spec to get Bi-Xenon headlamps. Which costs about 2 time more than Octavia.
I really like this car, good looking, cheap, well equipped, spacious!
I like the car, it's the best looking of all the vw group at the moment. I know, i am crazy ;)
Imagine all those new scratches down the left hand side. 😭
An old company like skoda doesn't give a shit what americans think about thw horse power and the logo.skoda sells more cars every year and they have no intention to expand in the united states. 180 hp in Europe is considered as enough for family cars and octavia is exactly that. Fuel price in europe is approximately €1.60/ litre so the future in europe demands smaller engines like the tsi and the ecoboost.turbocharged to be fast where necessary but aslo affordable
Great review Mat! Never seen a parking aid that gets you out of a space before! Well done!!
I couldn't agree more, it's absolutely brilliant, it takes from you all the stress that you usually accumulate while driving in the city, yet he said that you have to operate brakes, throttle and gears, I wish it was 100% automatic
It looks much better in person than on videos, especially in silver color, which fits it best by far, I would not sell this car in any other color. And interior is just so well made, it feels like an Audi inside. Its definitely higher in quality than the current Passat, and almost as good as the new Golf or A3.
Before Honda Civic became its 2016 self, Skoda has done it already.
2.0 tdi is the one to go for. Really powerfull with low consumption.
Stop calling this kind of car hatchback. It's looks completely different than hatchback. That's why it should be called LIFTBACK.
It comes with air conditioning really Matt
Arm rest!!! yes I have this car 2014 model... NO ARMREST BAD BAD BAD Move Skoda... who's Idear is this????? they need saking... rest of the car is great.
It is standard from the SE model upwards, which is just the second trim level - well, that's what the brochure says, and I've ordered the SE Business
Yes I know this now... But as mine is a company car... It was hand picked for me. Never the less a car of this size with no arm rest is just plane stupid. I do over 1000 miles a month balancing my left arm... Nuts!!!. I say again Skoda you failed in this dept.
Lawrence Hudlin I agree....it should be a standard on all trims...it makes a difference when you do lots of motorway miles
Lawrence Hudlin I don't even care about armrests at all.
lol lawrence cheap fuck, you can get one installed for $100.
are the engines reliable? read about timing chain snapping and they dont last too long
I guess you're talking about the Seat Exeo... well, you're right in that case. But the other models are as new as a Polo/A1/Fabia, Golf/A3/Octavia. The good old Alteas will be replaced soon - I guess when a new Golf Plus comes out - if ever. Also a Skoda Yeti cousin will be appearing some time soon me thinks.
Have a good day! :)
Yes, the spring loaded nets are a massive problem on this car. In fact I've now stopped throwing things into the car from a distance after I almost got hit by my own boomeranging luggage!
Octavia car is best car
I thought that it would be a bit unpleasend to drive with the simple rear suspension, but it's actually pretty good. I'm curious if there is gonna be a big difference between the ride of the octavia Combi and the Golf 7 estate/wagon/station/variant because of the rear suspension.
dude, I think you never drove one ... it has one of the best build quality you can find in Europe ... its same good as any VW.
in Russia we love the Skoda Octavia. But we have very expensive prices on them as well as any other cars.
A new Skoda Octavia in Russia is only 589,900RUB / €13,200. In my country, a new Skoda Octavia is 1,900,000RUB / €28,600 :P
(Cheapest model)
everything's good. a great car. but what I've noticed that the steering wheel is on the wrong side! What happenned?
amazing car...Design is subtle , classy and looks a lot an Audi/BMW hybrid.Great interior , great value..I love it so much.I wish to own one ^_^
I can't think of any reasons to buy a Golf or a Passat over this, so well done Skoda! I can't even think of any reasons to buy a Superb over this, as you shouldn't need a car bigger than this Octavia. Apart from the somewhat awkward proportion, it's a good looking car.
Can anyone who has owned this model (2013-2018) please inform me how hard, or not, the ride is - is it uncomfortable?
Also, for the 1.4TSI Automatic, how smooth is the gearbox, and is the acceleration fast enough in most conditions, and even fun?
i did 1300 km in one day. its very comfortable. soft suspension. some noise more than the equivalent golf but not an issue.
@@Giancarlojc Is it an engine noise or from road/wind? I'm considering buying a 2015-2016 Octavia and noise and road grip are my top priorities. So far Octavia is the best I've test driven.
@@annak1378 I would say mostly noise from the road, but not annoying. Definetly not wind noise. I run on winter tyres and 1.6 TDI. Engine is noisier then the gasoline counterpart, but again not a problem.
Nothing to say on road grip. The car is simply stable.
@@Giancarlojc Thank you!
nice self parking
The VA Group is setting the bar really high even for its "cheap" cars. With SEATs and Skodas looking good on the outside as well as on the inside and having such a quality feel to them, it's gonna get hard to compete with them.
VW+AUDI=SKODA
Yooka: Hi, I’m Yooka, and your video review made lots of sense. I’m getting this tomorrow at midday, Laylee is coming with me, and I think I might go for either the optional nets, or the optional armrest. I’m not kidding... By the way, I’m actually getting the used 2014 estate model.
A day later...
Yooka: Okay, what are my thoughts? Well, the boot is MASSIVE!, AKA the biggest in class, I also went for the optional nets to stop my things rolling about all over the place. And before you ask, yes, I got the more practical still estate version from 2014, and, in the rear, I have lots of room, so six footers should be just about okay in the rear. As for safety, and the driving experience, etc., well, I got several safety systems, and loads of parking aids, and overall, the driving experience was very sharp. The only problem was at the rear, because the seats didn’t fold completely flat. In fact, they almost did, but they didn’t. Overall, I’m very happy with this Skoda, because it’s a replacement for my Ford Focus Estate from 2012. And ultimately, I think it’s very practical, especially with the biggest boot in its class. Hope this helped. Goodbye.
Another day later...
(insert ear rape version of "Skoda. Simply Clever." jingle here)
7 months later…
Bluey: I don’t actually drive.
Wow. Looks like Skoda's competitors are gonna have a hard time beating this if you look at the overall package.
Insignia and comfort in the same sentence? lol... :P
They have Opel Insignia Taxi's in my city so i travel in them quite a lot. I've never been driven around in a car with such harsh suspension, such bad engine noise proofing (it sounds like 5 tractors are hidden under the bonnet), such poor visibility and lack of room inside. There's no head room inside at all. And I've been told by taxi drivers (who also have Skoda Superbs and Octavia in their fleet), they much prefer the Skodas, so do I.
a great car, why dont you give a proper review instead of taking the p--s, Autogeful the true review !
Agreed 100%
Sit inside the new Octavia and the current Passat. See which feels more "budget". Octavia actually feels more expensive in terms of build quality and materials used than the current Passat. And lets not compare the Passat to Superb, which feels like a car 2 segments above.
who enchanged the skoda and audi logo?
great review!!! i will buy it with DSG and TDI 150... this park extra is great!
No, its a newer and better platform than Jetta. Its like the Audi A3 and Golf VII. Jetta is nowhere as good as Octavia, its meant to be a poor mans VW Golf, while Octavia is right up there with Audi and best of VW in terms of quality.
Matt can you do review of the Hammerhead Eagle i-Thrust? :)
I'm not in the Market for a car, and I'm not even in Europe but I love watching these reviews.
Good lord... in Portugal the 1.6 TDi Elegance model can reach up to 33 000€ if you want basic stuff like city braking, smart key, adaptative cruise control, electric tailgate, stuff that Honda and Hyundai offer as standard in some cars, probably in cars that are better and more reliable than VW´s.... the way i see it, it's a better deal to buy an i40 SW (used) and an Accord Tourer (also used but with few miles). This is the problem with german cars, if you want to make them interesting you have to spend almost as much as the value of the car itself in extra equipment!!
Indeed. I definitely share your enthusiasm regarding city braking and electric tailgate - that's what makes a car truly interesting and that's why a used i40SW is a better choice than a Skoda.
+TSpike73 The new Superb is really good and I love it but the price... God the price is high! It's a shame, Germans could learn a thing or two about standard features from the Asians...
Andre,
you're funny: you got a driving licence about 2 years ago and you already teach Czechs & Germans a lesson (as if there are no good business schools in central Europe, and no one at Skoda & Volkswagen has an MBA)
First, having driving license for two years doens't make my opinion invalid. No one is teaching lessons, im stating facts, it's a fact that a base model Civic is way more interesting than a base Golf because of the features. You get more "bang for the bucket" it's a fact. VW only sell so good because of the status the VW brand as reached in some countries. Both VW and Skoda are very good cars but no where near as reliable and base equiped as a Honda or a Toyota, this is also a fact. I love the new Superb and the new Passat and the famous DSG gearbox but most of the buyers have a limited budget, considering that, i think you get more for less woth Honda or Toyota, even the french offer more standard features. So, in conclusion, MBA's and Business school's are an invanlid argument against a fact, wich by it self, you can't deny.
I bought a used estate 1.4TSI DSG 4 years ago. What a buy! I love it every day I drive it.
Nice. I wish we had Skoda over here. Thanks.
I think they are exaggerating with the rear view visibility.I mean I drive for like 10 years now,and I never used the rear window.Only the lateral mirrors are sufficient for a full view of your back car. I mean,who is using the rear mirror,and when?You don't need it.Also I think naming this car the car of the year is not quite right.Is a Skoda by name,and is not a cool car.Has some options but is ugly,and pretending that 1.2l engine no matter with turbo,I'm sure doesn't have enough power!
Pretty much all cars from the VW group look good right now, IMO.
Better option than Golf and A3. For smart people who appreciate product value and not marketing value.
Red color doesnt look good on this car. Silver is much better. Red makes it look fat and cheap.
Actually it is, Skodas are always based on VWs or Audis sometimes the current models, often previous gen. cars. The Octavia for instance is based on the Passat, the Yeti is based on the Tiguan the citigo on the up etc.
And for instance the Superb is based on the previous A5 at least it alsways has been don't know if it's the same now.
Skodas are "just" stipped down cheap VWs/Audis.
VWs are the base for "avarge" costumers, Audi for wealthyer ones.
And Skoda and Seat are the cheaper line.
No. I don't know about the diesels, but petrols go like this:
1.2 tsi 105bhp and 175nm torque
1.4 tsi 122 bhp and 200nm torque
1.4 tsi twincharged 160bhp and 250nm torque (I doubt this will be an option as it is an expensive engine)
1.8 tsi 160bhp 260nm torque
I have a Seat Leon with a 1.4 122bhp engine, and it can beat almost any mundane car.
From 84 (in 1,2L petrol) to 180 (in 1,8L petrol)
Or in vRS version 220 HP
comment sections are always full of "geniuses" claiming that Hyundai/Toyota/Honda are better than the vehicle in the video;
why don't they buy (financial) call options on Hyundai/Toyota/Honda, and become billionaires in the process?
Yes. Like the old A3/A4. That is not a success. And the dashboard is worse at least design wise than the older one. And a torsion beam rear...At least it got better engines, longer wheelbase and somewhat reduced weight.
You want him to say that Skoda is bad even if its good? Its a great car, thats a fact. Go test drive one and you will see that everything about it (except styling) is as good as it gets in its class and some things are even better than in cars of segment above.
Doesn't matter. Not all cars they review are completely new. The Laguna 3 has had a facelift recently and they haven't reviewed it. In fact, they haven't reviewed any Laguna at all.
The cars you guys drive in the uk look pretty awesome, I really want to move there!
Are u sure? Rapid shares platform with Polo sedan (or saloon) which is not in sale in the UK. But Octavia shares the platform with Jetta, Golf and Seat Toledo.
have one with the 1.8 tsi 180hp manual and it's an excellent car, with 17 inch wheels, a perfect balance of space, confort, sportiness-ish, great engine, etc, etc, etc.
That is nice, but there is nothing true about what you said. It might be a little bit true about the SEATs, but it does not apply to Skodas.
In my country the cheapest Octavia Active1.2 TSI is 14.400 euro and Ambition 1.2 TSI 15.300 euro
Size matters? Your girlfriend knows it too.. Giggity
Typical Brit review. VW/Skoda = Good. BMW = Excellent. All other cars are mediocre. You know what he's gonna say even before he says it.
Both the Octavia and Superb are great cars but cars like the Insignia are in a class of its own and only Ford and VW owners wouldn't appreciated that - if you dig a little you will see it is the most awarded car considering reliability and Opel has less running costs than any of its competitors, it also doesn't have exterior paint in the interior (like the top of the line Octavia), the highway performance is also on great level and it doesn't feel vague with soft steering and suspension, etc....
you call yourself a car journalist? it is a brand new car so of course you need to bed the brakes in!! other than that good review
Whats the point of having the steering wheel on the right side of the car if you are going on the wrong side of the road? =)))
Nah, just a discreet average car when I don't want to be bothered or stalked around the city in my 911 or my Quattroporte GTS.
It obvious that the brake are gonna be very sharp because it has the automatic transmission and the brake operates the clutch(s)
Also-the reason driving is shit these days is down to computers parking braindeads cars for them....it's a 40mph brigade's dream.
Agreed. I'm highly concerned about this new 'pedestrian awareness' feature they seem to be putting into cars. As if people need any more excuses not to pay attention while driving.
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Not a bad thing. Old Audis were desirable. Still would prefer a new old-Audi-looking like Skoda than any second hand car.
Great car but fully loaded it costs as much as a very well equipped Insignia and I don't think the Octavia is even close to Insignia's style, comfort and presence. I like Skoda-s but only if they are cheap :)
I just wish it wasn't so boring. I'm sure the car is good and all that, but I'd rather go for a Mazda 6 if I had to.
Oh man what a boring-looking car FFS,VW wants to take the global top spot in sales by becoming the European Toyota.
And Silver makes it look boring and bland just like any Audi or Mercedes... Honestly, could the car be any more dull?
These are used for taxis a lot because they're one of the most reliable cars out there, when i was in the taxi i saw one of these get 115 mpg!
Golf who?this car is much better and costs less than the Golf!
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i thought the reverse gear was a waste of money untill the auto park feature became available :}
Car of choise for many taxi drivers .
It's not a M6. it's a 6 series with M-sport package.
Ok, i agree..., good car, but speaking about design........., nothing spectacular, very boring.
Hope we Get to see the same Feature Rich Car in India and not some sad CKD version of it!!!
Does anybody else see a resemblance between the fronts of the Skoda Octavia and Kia Optima?
A/C of skoda cars are not durable. I have two skoda cars, in petrol 1.8l, I changed the AC once, and 1.9 tdipd, I had to change twice. The company refuses to take responsibility. I paid about $2000 all three times. They give guarantee of two years - my AC stopped functioning just a week before, but I reported it after 4 days and they considered it out of warantee. Cars run good but painful to repair. It was not only my car, but there were over 20 cars waiting for AC repair. So beware.
wise man's passat ;)
You don't get any N/A engine anymore. That's a drawback for me. Besides 1.2 is weak, 1,4 has many problems, 1,6 Diesel is too new so I don't know about how it's dependable. All what I might takie into consideration are 1,8TSI and 2.0TDI. Or wait for a RS model ]:)
And an A3 is better than an Octavia... He was comparing classes... As in size classes...
yeah, I ment the exeo. Anyways, that is not actually important for whay I wanted to say.
Has it really because in the UK all I see now is diesel cars on the road? I love the TFSi engine and I'm surprised more people don't opt for it. I think people buy diesels because in the UK the VED for diesels is lower due to CO2 so people think they're getting a good deal but when they shell out the extra £2000 or so for the diesel, the government then instantly rake in the extra VAT at 20%. Just another way for the governement to raise revenue from VAT. I prefer petrols. Where are you from?
Too bad for the live rear axle as well. The Golf has it too with one or two least powerful engines, whereas Octavia has it through through entire range (including 2.0 TDI!) except for 1.8 TSI petrol and all-wheel drive models which has the only appropriate multi-link. In the Czech republic it is much criticised, because the previous model was all multi-link. Well, once again the Germans showed the Czechs who´s the boss :( The same goes for Seat Leon as well...
Beware, the company will not own its technical problem. I changed AC twice in my Laura, Paid 80000/- twice. Second time, I was late by 4 days of fininshing my warranty.
Took 7 days as there were 30 other cars waiting for AC replacements!!!!!
Its a subsidiary of VW Group though. So Cody was half right about VW bringing it in.