Skoda Octavia 5dr hatchback

1.8 TSI Elegance

Based on a Golf platform, but nearer the Passat in size, the Octavia is the perfect demonstration of Skoda’s skills: Spacious, well equipped, tastefully styled. It won’t tear your trousers off, but it will prove dependable and very cost effective, especia

  • Price

  • £15,835

  • Autocar Rating

  • 8 stars out of 10

  • NCAP Rating

  • 4 stars out of 10

Equipment

Exterior
Alloy wheels standard
Metallic paint 375
Safety And Security
Alarm standard
Anti-lock brakes standard
Auto gearbox 1035
Central locking standard
Centre 3-point belt standard
Deadlocks not available
Driver airbag standard
Etched windows standard
Immobiliser standard
Locking wheel nuts 20
Marked parts not available
Passenger airbag standard
Power steering standard
Remote locking standard
Seatbelt tensioners standard
Secure spare wheel standard
Side airbag standard
Side impact bars standard
Traction control standard
Visible VIN standard
Comfort And Convenience
Air conditioning standard
Climate control standard
Cruise control standard
Elec. steering adj not available
Electric front windows standard
Electric mirrors standard
Electric sunroof 675
Heated mirrors standard
Leather seats 1430
Manual sunroof not available
Power seats adj not available
Seat height adj standard
Split/fold rear seats standard
Steering height adj standard
Steering reach adj standard
Audio, communication and navigation
Hands-free phone not available
Multi CD standard
Radio not available
RDS radio not available
Satellite navigation 1570
Unique fit radio standard

Performance & Measurements

Body type Hatchback
Boot space (max ltr) 1350
Boot space (min ltr) 560
Braking distance (m) TBA/TBA
Driven wheels Front
Engine (cc/type) 1798/4
Engine position F
Front headroom (mm) 981
Front legroom (mm) 1164
Fuel type Unleaded
Hands-free phone not available
Height (mm) 1442
Kerb weight (kg) 1325
Length (mm) 4572
Max power (bhp/rpm) 158/5000
Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 184/1500
Multi CD standard
Number of doors 5
Number of seats 5
Radio not available
RDS radio not available
Rear headroom (mm) 939
Rear kneeroom (mm) 883
Satellite navigation 1570
Towing weight (kg) 1200
Turning circle (m) 10.2
Unique fit radio standard
Width (mm) 1769

Manufacturer's figures

0-60 mph (secs) 8.1
Max speed (mph) 139

Running Costs

% value retained (3yrs/36,000mls) 36
CO2 rating (g/km) 176
Combined mpg 38.2
Extra urban mpg 47.9
Insurance group 12
Manufacturer's warranty 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown
Pence per mile N/A
Service intervals 2yr/Variable
Servicing cost over 3yrs N/A
Tank capacity (gallons) 12.1
Typical contract hire rate (pcm) 355
Typical insurance quote 518
Urban mpg 28

Company Car Tax

 
Percentage Charge 35 35
Benefit in kind 5465 5465
Tax payable at 22% 1202.3 2404.6
Tax payable at 44% 1202.3 2404.6

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Auto gearbox 1035
Locking wheel nuts 20
Metallic paint 375
Electric sunroof 675
Leather seats 1430
Satellite navigation 1570
 
TOTAL PRICE:  £15,835  Update Price

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