1996-2010 Octavia OverviewŠkoda Octavia Overview (1996 - 2010)
1996 - 2010
Tech Specs Summary
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- 99 - 146 mph
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- 7.9 - 19.5 seconds
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- 67 - 178 hp
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- 26.7 - 47 mpg
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- 2,612 - 3,291 lbs
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- 18.6 - 46.9 ft3 (Sedan)
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- 15.8 - 53.4 ft3 (Wagon)
This generation of the Škoda Octavia was produced by the Czech manufacturer Škoda between 1996 - 2010. It's a front engined car with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came as either a sedan or wagon. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 67 hp 1.9 L Inline 4 diesel engine all the way to a 178 hp 1.8 L Inline 4 Turbo gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Octavia is the Škoda Octavia vRS 1.8 Turbo which scores 2.2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 178 hp and a power/weight ratio of 16.4 lb/hp it has a top speed of 146 mph and gets to 62 mph in 7.9 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Škoda Octavia Combi 1.9 TDI 4x4 SLX 90 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 687 miles and can store 19.4-53.4 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 2,646 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
