Road Test

Skoda Octavia

Test date 22 March 2006  Price as tested £17,915

For  Strong performance, B-road composure, space

Against Interior a little dull, coarse sounding engine

How much ?

  • Price as tested £17,915
  • Price as tested £20,555

How fast

  • 0-30mph no data
  • 0-60mph no data
  • 0-100mph no data
  • 0-150mph no data
  • 0-200mph  no data
  • 30-70mph  no data
  • 0-400m  no data
  • 0-1000m  no data
  • 30-50mph in 3rd/4th  no data
  • 40-60mph in 4th/5th  no data / no data
  • 50-70mph in 5th  no data
  • 60-0mph  no data
  • Top speed  no data
  • Noise at 70mph  no data

How thirsty?

  • Test average  no data
  • Test best/worst  no data / no data

Government figures

  • Combined/urban  35.8 / 25.9 mpg
  • CO2 emissions  188 g/km

How big?

  • Length  4572 mm
  • Width  1769 mm
  • Height  1442 mm
  • Wheelbase  2578 mm
  • Weight  1470 kg
  • Fuel tank  55.0 litres

Engine

  • Layout 4 cyls In Line , 1984 cc
  • Max power 197 bhp at 5100 rpm
  • Max torque 207 ft at 1800 rpm
  • Specific output 99.3bhp per litre bhp per litre
  • Power to weight no data
  • Installation F Transverse
  • Bore/stoke 82.5x92.8 mm
  • Compression ratio 10.5:1
  • Valve gear 4 per cyl
  • Ignition and fuel no data, Unleaded

Gearbox

  • Type 6-speed Manual
  • 1st no data
  • 2nd no data
  • 3rd no data
  • 4th no data
  • 5th no data
  • 6th no data
  • Final drive no data

Suspension

  • Front MacPherson axle with bottom triangular control arms
  • Rear Independent multi-link with one longitudinal and two cross arms and torsion stabiliser

Steering

  • Type Direct rack and pinion with elctromechanical power steering
  • Lock to lock 2.90

Brakes

  • Front Ventilated Discs
  • Rear Solid Discs

Wheel & tyres

  • Size front 17'' 'Zenith' Alloy in
  • Size rear 17'' 'Zenith' Alloy in
  • Made of 'Zenith' Alloy
  • Tyres front 225/45 R17
  • Tyres rear 225/45 R17

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