Škoda Octavia

Škoda Octavia
Overview
Manufacturer	Škoda Auto
Production	1996–present
Body and chassis
Class	Small family car
Body style	5-door hatchback 5-door estate

The Škoda Octavia is a small family car produced by the Czech manufacturer Škoda Auto since 1996. It shares its name with an earlier Škoda model produced between 1959 and 1971. There have been three generations of the modern-era Octavia model to date, delivered with 5-door liftback or 5-door estate styles only. Around five million units were sold in its two decades of presence on the market.^[1]

The current generation is available in wide range of derivatives, i.e. sports Octavia RS, all-wheel drive Octavia Combi 4x4, frugal Octavia GreenLine, CNG-powered Octavia G-TEC and outdoor Octavia Scout. With the arrival of the Rapid model, Škoda moved the Octavia upmarket into the small family car segment, with its pricing closer to that of the Ford Focus and Opel Astra.^[2]

First generation (Typ 1U; 1996–2004)

Škoda Octavia Mk1 (1U)
Overview
Also called	Škoda Octavia Tour[nb 1] Škoda Octavia Drive[nb 1]
Production	1996–2010 (Czech Republic) 2001–2011 (Ukraine)[3] 2002–2010 (India) 2005–2011 (Kazakhstan)
Assembly	Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic Aurangabad, India (Škoda India) Solomonovo, Ukraine[4] Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan[5]
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door hatchback 5-door estate
Platform	Volkswagen Group A4 (PQ34)
Related	Audi A3 Mk1 Audi S3 Mk1 SEAT León Mk1 SEAT Toledo Mk2 Volkswagen Golf Mk4 Volkswagen Jetta Mk4
Powertrain
Engine	1.4 L I4 (petrol) 1.4 L I4 16-valve (petrol) 1.6 L I4 (petrol) 1.8 L I4 20-valve (petrol) 1.8 L I4 20-valve turbo (petrol) 2.0 L I4 (petrol) 1.9 L I4 SDI (diesel) 1.9 L I4 TDI (diesel)
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,512 mm (98.9 in)
Length	4,511 mm (177.6 in) (1996–00) 4,507 mm (177.4 in) (2000–10, hatchback) 4,513 mm (177.7 in) (2000–10, estate)
Width	1,731 mm (68.1 in)
Height	1,429 mm (56.3 in) (1996–00, hatchback) 1,448 mm (57.0 in) (1996–00, estate) 1,431 mm (56.3 in) (2000–10, hatchback) 1,457 mm (57.4 in) (2000–10, estate)

Škoda Octavia pre-facelift

Škoda Octavia Combi facelift

The first generation Octavia was released in November 1996 and was built at the modernised Škoda factory in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic.^[4] This generation was made available in hatchback or estate styles only.

In the United Kingdom, sales began in 1998 and the mid-size car was an instant success with buyers who appreciated its solidity, refinement and value for money, though it could not quite match the success of established large family car favourites such as the Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Vectra.^[6]

The car was widely used in the United Kingdom taxi trade, owing to the large number of private hire drivers who used the vehicle, due to its low price [and advantageous leasing agreements directed at the self-employed taxi driver], space and reliability.

The first generation Octavia had an facelift in 2000,^[7] and was still manufactured and marketed in some markets, even after the second generation was introduced in 2004. In Germany, and other parts of West Europe, as well as Asia, the first generation model was marketed as the Octavia Tour, while the newer model is marketed as the Octavia. In some markets, the first generation Octavia was still known as Octavia, and the newer model was referred to as the new Octavia, Octavia5 (Greece) or Laura (India).

The major improvements of the facelifted model are the independent rear suspension and improved interior, in terms of space, design and quality of materials.^[8]

The facelifted Octavia featured a 4x4 wheel drive version both for the estate and more popular hatchback models, and used the Haldex Traction clutch, like other Volkswagen Group A platform based cars (Golf IV, Audi A3 and Seat Leon Cupra R4). It had higher ground clearance and a bigger fuel tank carrying 63-litre (17 US gal; 14 imp gal) compared to the 55-litre (15 US gal; 12 imp gal) standard front wheel drive versions.

The 4x4 option was only available with the 1.8 T 150 bhp (112 kW; 152 PS) petrol engine, the 1.9 TDI 90 bhp (67 kW; 91 PS) diesel engine, or the 2.0 L petrol engine, all coupled with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and with the 1.9 TDI-PD (Pumpe-Düse) 100 bhp (75 kW; 101 PS) diesel engine which came with a 6-speed manual gearbox.^[9]

The other 6-speed manual model was the 1.9 TDI-PD 131 bhp (98 kW; 133 PS), only available with front-wheel-drive.^[9]

The vRS was the top-level and quickest specification and used a 1.8-litre straight-4 turbocharged engine which produced 180 bhp (134 kW; 182 PS). Škoda made a limited number of 100 WRC Replica Cars worldwide in 2002. These differ from normal vRS Octavias, as they are produced in white, have rally decals and have additional accessories as standard (such as ESP, xenon lights, heated front seats).

The vRS model was also popular with the United Kingdom Police, both as an traffic car and as an unmarked Q-car, due to its low cost, reliability, performance, and understated styling.

Engines

The engines used are the same as for many other cars in the Volkswagen Group:^[9]

Name	Volume	Engine	Output	Torque	Code	Years
Petrol engines
1.4 8v	1,397 cc (85.3 cu in)	4 cyl OHV	60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp) at 4500 rpm	120 N·m (89 lb·ft) at 2500 rpm	AMD	1999–2001
1.4 16v	1,390 cc (85 cu in)	4 cyl DOHC	75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 5000 rpm	126 N·m (93 lb·ft) at 3800 rpm	AXP/BCA	2000–2010
1.6 8v	1,598 cc (97.5 cu in)	4 cyl SOHC	75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 4800 rpm	135 N·m (100 lb·ft) at 2800–3600 rpm	AEE	1996–2000
1.6 8v	1,595 cc (97.3 cu in)	4 cyl SOHC	100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) at 5600 rpm	145 N·m (107 lb·ft) at 3800 rpm	AEH/AKL	1998–2000 (for South America to 2010)
1.6 8v	1,595 cc (97.3 cu in)	4 cyl SOHC	102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) at 5600 rpm	148 N·m (109 lb·ft) at 3800 rpm	AVU/BFQ	2000–2010
1.8 20v	1,781 cc (108.7 cu in)	4 cyl DOHC	125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp) at 6000 rpm	170 N·m (130 lb·ft) at 4200 rpm	AGN	1996–1999
1.8 20vT	1,781 cc (108.7 cu in)	4 cyl DOHC	150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 5700 rpm	210 N·m (150 lb·ft) at 1750–4600 rpm	AGU/ARZ/ARX/AUM	1998–2006 (for Eastern Europe to 2010)
1.8 20vT vRS	1,781 cc (108.7 cu in)	4 cyl DOHC	180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp) at 5500 rpm	235 N·m (173 lb·ft) at 1950–5000 rpm	AUQ	2001–2006
2.0 8v	1,984 cc (121.1 cu in)	4 cyl SOHC	115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) at 5200 rpm	170 N·m (130 lb·ft) at 2400 rpm	APK/AQY	1999–2001
2.0 8v	1,984 cc (121.1 cu in)	4 cyl SOHC	115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) at 5400 rpm	172 N·m (127 lb·ft) at 3200 rpm	AZJ/AZH	2001–2007
Diesel engines
1.9 8v SDI	1,896 cc (115.7 cu in)	4 cyl SOHC	68 PS (50 kW; 67 hp) at 4200 rpm	133 N·m (98 lb·ft) at 2200–2600 rpm	AGP/AQM	1999–2004
1.9 8v TDI	1,896 cc (115.7 cu in)	4 cyl SOHC	90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 4000 rpm	210 N·m (150 lb·ft) at 1900 rpm	AGR/ALH	1996–2007
1.9 8v TDI	1,896 cc (115.7 cu in)	4 cyl SOHC PD	100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) at 4000 rpm	240 N·m (180 lb·ft) at 1800–2400 rpm	ATD/AXR	2000–2010
1.9 8v TDI	1,896 cc (115.7 cu in)	4 cyl SOHC	110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) at 4150 rpm	235 N·m (173 lb·ft) at 1900 rpm	AHF/ASV	1997–2006
1.9 8v TDI	1,896 cc (115.7 cu in)	4 cyl SOHC PD	130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) at 4000 rpm	310 N·m (230 lb·ft) at 1900 rpm	ASZ	2003–2004

Motorsport

The Škoda Octavia has been used in the European Touring Car Championship, the World Rally Championship and the FIA 2-Litre World Rally Cup.

Second generation (Typ 1Z; 2004–2013)

Škoda Octavia Mk2 (1Z)
Overview
Also called	Škoda Octavia II Škoda Octavia5 Škoda Octavia A5 Škoda Laura (India) Škoda Octavia Tour (pre-facelift version, 2010-12) Škoda Octavia Mingrui (China, since facelift in 2010)
Production	March 2004–March 2013
Model years	2005–2013
Assembly	Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic Vrchlabi, Czech Republic Kaluga, Russia Bratislava, Slovakia Anting, China (SWV) Solomonovo, Ukraine Aurangabad, India (Škoda India) Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan[5] Luanda, Angola (Ancar)
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door hatchback 5-door estate
Platform	Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35)
Related	Audi A3 Mk2 SEAT León Mk2 SEAT Toledo Mk3 SEAT Altea Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Volkswagen Jetta Mk5
Powertrain
Engine	1.2 L I4 TSI (petrol) 1.3 L I4 (petrol) 1.4 L I4 16-valve (petrol) 1.4 L I4 TSI (petrol) 1.6 L I4 (petrol) 1.6 L I4 16-valve(petrol) 1.6 L I4 FSI (petrol) 1.8 L I4 TSI (petrol) 2.0 L I4 TSI (petrol) 2.0 L I4 TFSI (petrol) 1.6 L I4 TDI CR (diesel) 1.9 L I4 TDI PD (diesel) 2.0 L I4 TDI CR (diesel)
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 6-speed semi-automatic (DSG) 7-speed semi-automatic (DSG)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,578 mm (101.5 in)
Length	4,569 mm (179.9 in)
Width	1,769 mm (69.6 in)
Height	1,468 mm (57.8 in) (hatchback) 1,490 mm (58.7 in) (estate)
Chronology
Successor	Škoda Rapid

Pre-facelift Skoda Octavia hatchback

Facelifted Škoda Octavia vRS Estate

Interior

The second generation Octavia was introduced in March 2004, based on the Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35) platform also used by other Volkswagen Group cars, such as the Audi A3 Mk2, Volkswagen Golf Mk5, Volkswagen Jetta Mk5, SEAT León Mk2, etc.

Responsible for the design were Thomas Ingenlath and Peter Wouda. Along with a new internal combustion engine range, also shared with other models of the Volkswagen Group, body changes included more legroom for rear seat passengers (a weak point in the original model) and increased ground clearance at front and rear to reduce the risk of grounding on steep ramps or facing kerbs.

In addition to the Czech factories in Mladá Boleslav and Vrchlabi, from 2008 the Octavia has also been produced at a factory in Bratislava, Slovakia,^[10] and in Shanghai, China, under the joint venture of Shanghai Volkswagen.^[11]

In India, the second-generation Octavia was marketed as the Laura to distinguish it from the first generation.^[12] The car was marketed in a higher segment, and was sold alongside the previous generation Octavia. However the first generation ended production in India in 2010,^[13] and as of 2012 the Laura's price was reduced and was competing in its predecessor's segment.

There are two four-wheel-drive versions of the Octavia: the 4x4 and the Scout, both featuring a Haldex Traction four-wheel-drive system, based on a computer-controlled clutch centre coupling. The two models both have higher ground clearance than the standard Octavia, increased by 24 mm (0.9 in) for the 4x4 and by 40 mm (1.6 in) for the Scout.

The Scout, announced in 2006,^[14] is only available with the estate body style, and has several crossover style exterior modifications, such as larger bumpers.

In August 2011, a special Škoda Octavia vRS hit the world record on the American Bonneville Speedway and became the fastest car in the world with an up to 2-litre engine, when it hit 365.43 km/h (227 mph).^[15]

Engines

There are several internal combustion engine options available.^[16] All engines are inline-four cylinder designs, water-cooled and utilise multi-point fuel injection. All diesel engines are Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) engines.

Engine	Displacement, valvetrain, fuel system	Max. motive power at rpm	Max. torque at rpm	Code	Years
Petrol engines
1.2 TSI	1197 cc 8v OHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection	105 PS (77 kW; 104 bhp) at 5,000	175 N·m (129 lbf·ft) at 1,550–4,100	CBZB	2010– present
1.3 MPI (1)	1289 cc 8v OHV	68 PS (50 kW; 67 bhp)
1.4 MPI	1390 cc 16v DOHC	75 PS (55 kW; 74 bhp) at 5,000	126 N·m (93 lbf·ft) at 3,800	BCA	2004– 2006
1.4 MPI	1390 cc 16v DOHC	80 PS (59 kW; 79 bhp) at 5,000	132 N·m (97 lbf·ft) at 3,800	BUD, CGGA	2006–2010 2010–present
1.4 TSI	1390 cc 16v DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection	122 PS (90 kW; 120 bhp) at 5,000	200 N·m (148 lbf·ft) at 1,500–4,000	CAXA	2008– present
1.4 TSI	1390 cc 16v DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection	130 PS (96 kW; 128 bhp) at 5,000	220 N·m (162 lbf·ft) at 1,750–3,500	CAXA	2010– present (only for China)
1.6 8V	1595 cc 8v SOHC	102 PS (75 kW; 101 bhp) at 5,600	148 N·m (109 lbf·ft) at 3,800	BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA	2004– present
1.6 MPI	1595 cc 16V SOHC	105 PS (77 kW; 104 bhp) at 5,000	153 N·m (113 lbf·ft) at 3,800	BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA	8.2007– present (only for China)
1.6 FSI	1598 cc 16v DOHC Fuel Stratified Injection	115 PS (85 kW; 113 bhp) at 6,000	155 N·m (114 lbf·ft) at 4,000	BLF	2004– 2008
1.8 TSI (2)	1798 cc 16v DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection	160 PS (118 kW; 158 bhp) at 5,000–6,200	250 N·m (184 lbf·ft) at 1,500–4,200	BZB, CDAB	2007– present (for China 2006–present)
2.0 MPI	1984 cc 16v DOHC	120 PS (88 kW; 118 bhp) at 5,000	180 N·m (133 lbf·ft) at 3,750	BLR, BLX, BVX, BVY	200?– present (only for China)
2.0 FSI	1984 cc 16v DOHC Fuel Stratified Injection	150 PS (110 kW; 148 bhp) at 6,000	200 N·m (148 lbf·ft) at 3,500	BLR, BLX, BVX, BVY	2004– 2008
2.0 TFSI vRS	1984 cc 16v DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection	200 PS (147 kW; 197 bhp) at 5,100–6,000	280 N·m (207 lbf·ft) at 1,800–5,000	BWA	10.2005– 10.2008
2.0 TSI vRS	1984 cc 16v DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection	200 PS (147 kW; 197 bhp) at 5,100–6,000	280 N·m (207 lbf·ft) at 1,700–5,000	CCZA	11.2008– present
Diesel engines
1.6 TDI DPF	1598 cc 16v DOHC common rail (CR)	105 PS (77 kW; 104 bhp) at 4,400	250 N·m (184 lbf·ft) at 1,500–2,500	CAYC	2009– present
1.9 TDI (3)	1896 cc 8v SOHC PD (Pumpe Düse - Unit Injector)	105 PS (77 kW; 104 bhp) at 4,000	250 N·m (184 lbf·ft) at 1,900	BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS	2004– 2010
2.0 TDI DPF	1968 cc 8v SOHC PD (Pumpe Düse - Unit Injector)	140 PS (103 kW; 138 bhp) at 4,000	320 N·m (236 lbf·ft) at 1,750	BMM	2007– present
2.0 TDI (4)	1968 cc 16v DOHC PD (Pumpe Düse - Unit Injector)	136 PS (100 kW; 134 bhp) at 4,000	320 N·m (236 lbf·ft) at 1,750	AZV	2004– 2008
2.0 TDI (4)	1968 cc 16v DOHC PD (Pumpe Düse - Unit Injector)	140 PS (103 kW; 138 bhp) at 4,000	320 N·m (236 lbf·ft) at 1,750	BKD	2004– 2008
2.0 TDI DPF	1968 cc 16v DOHC common rail (CR)	140 PS (103 kW; 138 bhp) at 4,000	320 N·m (236 lbf·ft) at 1,750–2,500	CBAA, CBAB, CBDB, CFHC	2010– present
2.0 TDI DPF vRS	1968 cc 16v DOHC PD (Pumpe Düse - Unit Injector)	170 PS (125 kW; 168 bhp) at 4,200	350 N·m (258 lbf·ft) at 1,750	BMN	2006– 2008
2.0 TDI DPF vRS	1968 cc 16v DOHC common rail (CR)	170 PS (125 kW; 168 bhp) at 4,200	350 N·m (258 lbf·ft) at 1,750–2,500	CEGA	2008– present

Notes:

1. Designed specially for Lithuania police department. From outside it appears like 2.0 FSI with minor differences
2. Badged 1.8 TFSI in some countries
3. Diesel particulate filter available as option
4. Diesel particulate filter not available

Trim levels

In the United Kingdom, the Octavia is available in the following trim levels: Classic (now called S), Ambiente (now called SE), 4x4 (estate only), Elegance, Laurin & Klement, Scout 4x4 (estate only), and vRS. All models come with four airbags, electric front windows, air conditioning, central locking and anti-lock braking system. On some markets, including British^[17] and Czech,^[18] a version aimed to lower fuel consumption called Greenline is also available. As of September 2011, trim levels have been renamed to Active (Classic) and Ambition (Ambiente).

Facelift

A facelifted version was launched in 2009, after being formally unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show.^[19]

The modifications of the facelifted version include aesthetic exterior changes, mechanical changes and interior features.^[20] Externally, the designs of the headlights and bumpers were revised. There were some changes to the range of available engines and manual and automatic gearboxes, with the 1.4 TSI and 1.8 TSI engines and the 7-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG) transmission available for the first time. Inside the car, the stereo and steering wheels were revised, along with some of the interior trim.

Third generation (Typ 5E; 2013–present)

Škoda Octavia Mk3 (5E; A7)
Overview
Production	December 2012–present
Assembly	Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic Nizhny Novgorod, Russia [21] Ningbo, China Aurangabad, India Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan Solomonovo, Ukraine Relizane, Algeria[22]
Designer	Jozef Kabaň
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door hatchback 5-door estate
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group MQB platform
Related	Audi A3 Mk3 SEAT León Mk3 Volkswagen Golf Mk7
Powertrain
Engine	1.2 L I4 TSI (petrol) 1.4 L I4 TSI (petrol/CNG) 1.6 L I4 MPI (petrol) (for Egypt/Russia/China)[23] 1.8 L I4 TSI (petrol) 2.0 L I4 TSI (petrol) 1.6 L I4 TDI CR (diesel) 2.0 L I4 TDI CR (diesel)
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic (DSG) 7-speed automatic (DSG)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,686 mm (105.7 in)[24] 2,680 mm (105.5 in) (1.8TSI and 4x4)
Length	4,659 mm (183.4 in)[24]
Width	1,814 mm (71.4 in)[24]
Height	1,461 mm (57.5 in) (hatchback)[24] 1,465 mm (57.7 in) (estate)[25]
Chronology
Predecessor	Škoda Superb Mk2

Škoda Octavia hatchback

Škoda Octavia estate

Interior

The third generation Octavia was revealed on 11 December 2012, at the Škoda museum in Mladá Boleslav.^[26] The car began to appear in showrooms in key European markets in February 2013.

Previously, photos of the car covered in light camouflage were released to the media in late October 2012,^[27] after other pre-production cars had already been spotted on several occasions during the same month.^[28][29][30] It was once again spotted, this time without camouflage, on 18 November 2012, in Santiago, Chile, in both hatchback and estate body styles, during the filming of a TV advertisement.^[31]

The car, designed by Jozef Kabaň, recalls the VisionD concept car presented in 2011. The new model is 9 cm (3.54 in) longer and 4.5 cm (1.77 in) wider than the second generation and the wheelbase lengthened by 8 cm (3.15 in).It is also up to 102 kilograms lighter than the previous model. The interior length of the third generation ŠKODA Octavia has grown - in comparison to its predecessor - by 33 mm (1.30 in) to 1.782 mm (0.07 in), while the legroom for the backseat passengers grew by 47 mm (1.85 in) to now 73 mm (2.87 in). The headroom in the back was increased to 980 mm (38.58 in) (Octavia II: 966 mm (38.03 in)). The elbow width was also increased, in the front by 39 mm (1.54 in) to 1.454 mm (0.06 in), and in the rear by 26 mm (1.02 in) to 1.499 mm (0.06 in). Similarly, the shoulder room was optimised, in the front to 1.398 mm (0.06 in) by adding 19 mm (0.75 in), and in the rear to 1.378 mm (0.05 in), a plus of 4 mm (0.16 in). The luggage compartment volume is a class leading 590 l (20.84 cu ft), slightly more than the 585 l (20.66 cu ft) of the previous generation model or 565 l (19.95 cu ft) of the larger Volkswagen Passat.^[32] Octavia customers wishing to carry more can opt, from May 2013, for the Combi (estate) version with its 610 l (21.54 cu ft) luggage capacity.^[33]

The 3rd-generation Octavia is the first Škoda car to feature front radar and a multi-function camera. The radar sensor in the front bumper monitors the area in front of the vehicle and continually evaluates the distance, direction and speed of all nearby objects (not only traffic). This radar provides data for two assistants in the Octavia: Front Assistant (forward collision warning and emergency braking) and Adaptive Cruise Assistant (adaptive cruise control). A monochromatic fixed-focus multi-function camera is mounted on the windscreen in front of the rear mirror, and allows function of Lane Assistant (lane keeping system), Intelligent Light Assistant (automatic control of the high beams) and Traffic Sign Recognition (recognises and shows traffic signs on displays of both on-board computer and satellite navigation). Added to this, there are assists, whose functionality is based on evaluating data provided by ESC or steering sensors: Crew Protect Assistant (pro-active passenger protection), and Driver Activity Assistant (fatigue detection).

The Octavia features numerous so-called ‘Simply Clever‘ details, i.e. an ice scraper inside the fuel filler flap, a rubbish bin inside the door panel, and a double-sided (rubber/textile) floor mat in boot. A tilting/sliding panoramic sunroof is available as an option – single-piece for the Octavia hatchback and two-piece for the Octavia Combi. The Bolero, Amundsen and Columbus car radios are protected against theft by the physical separation of the central display and the multimedia system’s own central unit. The Octavia also offers a Phone Box, a storage compartment for the mobile phone with planar antenna in the bottom of the compartment, which permits a so-called inductive exterior antenna connection.

For the front-wheel Octavia, engine outputs are offered of 63–132 kW (86–179 PS) on petrol/gasoline cars and 66–110 kW (90–150 PS) for the diesel engines. There are two environmentally-friendly version of the Octavia: the GreenLine version with 1.6-litre diesel produces only 85 grams of CO2 per km; the G-TEC is fitted with 1.4-litre TSI engine running on CNG and emitting 97 grams of CO2 per km. The all-wheel drive Octavia Combi can be powered by one petrol (1.8 TSI/132 kW) and three diesel engines (ranging between 77-135 kW).

The Octavia RS, available in both the hatchback and estate body styles, was premiered at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2013. It features the 162 kW (220 PS) 2.0 TSI engine from the newly launched Golf 7 GTI and the 135 kW (184 PS) 2.0 TDI engine from the Golf 7 GTD. With top speed 248 km/h, the Octavia RS with petrol engine and manual gearbox was acclaimed to be the fastest production Octavia ever. In comparison with standard car, the sports Octavia features progressive steering (variable-ratio steering), sports chassis, electronic differential lock (XDS) and so-called ‘Performance Sound Generator‘, that enhances sporty sound of the engine. The source of sound vibrations is the electromagnetic pulse generator placed in the area under/in front of the windshield. The sound vibrations are spreading into the car’s cabin through the body and the windshield. The frequency and intensity of the sound is dependent not only on the profile chosen, but also the engine revolutions, driving speed and engine load (the throttle pedal position). The generated sound is directed inside the cabin, especially to the front seat area. Skoda used the 2015 Geneva motor show to shine the spotlight on its new and more powerful Octavia RS 230. The car has 230 PS (10 PS more than stock) and this helps it shave a tenth off its benchmark sprint time and adds 2 km/h to the car’s top speed which increases to 250 km/h (155 mph); it also gets a standard electronic differential in this version and lower, stiffer springs.

In early 2014, Skoda revealed the Scout. It has raised suspension, plastic cladding and four-wheel-drive.

Euro NCAP test results
Škoda Octavia[34] 2013
Test	Score
Adult occupant:	93%
Child occupant:	86%
Pedestrian:	66%
Safety assist:	66%

Engines

Overview of engines available for the 3rd-generation Octavia (A7, Typ 5E) with front-wheel drive, incl. vRS version.

Petrol engines

Engine designation	Production	Engine code (family)	Displacement, configuration, valvetrain, fuel system, aspiration	Motive power at rpm	max. torque at rpm	Gearbox (type), drive	Top speed [km/h]	0–100 km/h [s] (0-62 mph)	Combined consumption [l/100 km / mpg imp / mpg US]	CO2 [g/km]
1.2 TSI 63 kW	2013-	CJZB (EA211)	1197 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, turbocharged	63 kW (86 PS; 85 hp) at 4300-5300 rpm	160 Nm. (118 lb•ft) at 1400-3500 rpm	5-speed manual	181	12.0	5.2 / 54.3 / 45.2	119
1.2 TSI 77 kW	2013-	CJZA (EA211)	1197 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, turbocharged	77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) at 4500-5500 rpm	175 Nm. (129 lb•ft) at 1400-4000 rpm	6-speed manual	196	10.3	4.9 / 57.6 / 48.0	114
1.2 TSI 77 kW	2013-	CJZA (EA211)	1197 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, turbocharged	77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) at 4500-5500 rpm	175 Nm. (129 lb•ft) at 1400-4000 rpm	5-speed manual	196	10.3	5.2 / 54.3 / 45.2	119
1.2 TSI 77 kW	2013-	CJZA (EA211)	1197 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, turbocharged	77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) at 4500-5500 rpm	175 Nm. (129 lb•ft) at 1400-4000 rpm	7-speed DSG	196	10.5	5.0 / 56.5 / 47.0	115
1.4 G-TEC 81 kW	2014-	CPWA (EA211)	1395 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, TSI bi-fuel, turbocharged	81 kW (110 PS, 109 hp) at 4800-6000 rpm	200 Nm (148 lb.ft) at 1500-3500 rpm	6-speed manual (MQ200), FWD	195	10.9	5.4* / 52.3 / 43.6	97
1.6 MPI 81 kW	2014-	CWVA (EA211)	1598 ccm, I4, 8V SOHC, naturally aspirated	81 kW (110 PS; 107 hp) at 5500-5800 rpm	155 Nm. (114 lb•ft) at 3800 rpm	5-speed manual (MQ200), FWD	192	10.6	6.4 / 44.1 / 36.7	149
1.6 MPI 81 kW	2014-	CWVA (EA211)	1598 ccm, I4, 8V SOHC, naturally aspirated	81 kW (110 PS; 107 hp) at 5500-5800 rpm	155 Nm. (114 lb•ft) at 3800 rpm	6-speed automatic (AQ160), FWD	190	12.0	6.7 / 42.2 / 35.1	155
1.4 TSI 103 kW	2013-	CHPA (EA211)	1395 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, turbocharged	103 kW (140 PS; 138 hp) at 4500-6000	250 Nm. (184 lb•ft) at 1500-3500 rpm	6-speed manual (MQ250), FWD	215	8.4	5.3 / 53.3 / 44.4	121
1.4 TSI 103 kW	2013-	CHPA (EA211)	1395 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, turbocharged	103 kW (140 PS; 138 hp) at 4500-6000	250 Nm. (184 lb•ft) at 1500-3500 rpm	7-speed DSG (DQ200), FWD	215	8.5	5.0 / 56.5 / 47.0	116
1.8 TSI 132 kW	2013-	CJSA (EA888-Gen3)	1798 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, TSI, turbocharged	132 kW (180 PS; 177 hp) at 5100-6200 rpm	250 Nm. (184 lb•ft) at 1250-5000 rpm	6-speed manual (MQ250), FWD	231	7.3	6.1 / 46.3 / 38.6	141
1.8 TSI 132 kW	2013-	CJSA (EA888-Gen3)	1798 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, TSI, turbocharged	132 kW (180 PS; 177 hp) at 5100-6200 rpm	250 Nm. (184 lb•ft) at 1250-5000 rpm	7-speed DSG (DQ200), FWD, FWD	231	7.4	5.7 / 49.6 / 41.3	131
2.0 TSI 162 kW	2013-	CHHB (EA888-Gen3)	1984 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, TSI, turbocharged	162 kW (220 PS; 217 hp) at 4500-6200 rpm	350 Nm. (258 lb•ft) at 1550-4400 rpm	6-speed manual (MQ350), FWD	248	6.8	6.2 / 45.6 / 37.9	142
2.0 TSI 162 kW	2013-	CHHB (EA888-Gen3)	1984 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, TSI, turbocharged	162 kW (220 PS; 217 hp) at 4500-6200 rpm	350 Nm. (258 lb•ft) at 1550-4400 rpm	6-speed DSG (DQ250), FWD	245	6.9	6.4 / 44.1 / 36.7	149

Diesel engines

Engine designation	Production	Engine code (family)	Displacement, configuration, valvetrain, fuel system, aspiration	Motive power at rpm	max. torque at rpm	Gearbox (type), drive	Top speed [km/h]	0–100 km/h [s] (0-62 mph)	Combined consumption [l/100 km / mpg imp / mpg US]	CO2 [g/km]
1.6 TDI CR DPF 66 kW	2013-	CLHB (EA288)	1598 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged	66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp) at 2750-4800 rpm	230 Nm (170 lb•ft) at 1400-2700 rpm	5-speed manual (MQ250), FWD	186	12.2	4.1 / 68.9 / 57.4	109
1.6 TDI CR DPF 77 kW	2012-	CLHA (EA288)	1598 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged	77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) at 3000-4000 rpm	250 Nm (184 lb•ft) at 1500-2750 rpm	5-speed manual (MQ250), FWD	194	10.8	3.8 / 74.3 / 61.9	99
1.6 TDI CR DPF 77 kW	2013-	CLHA (EA288)	1598 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged	77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) at 3000-4000 rpm	250 Nm (184 lb•ft) at 1500-2750 rpm	7-speed DSG (DQ200), FWD	194	10.9	3.9 / 72.4 / 60.3	102
1.6 TDI CR DPF 81 kW GreenLine	2013-	CLHA (EA288)	1598 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged	81 kW (110 PS; 107 hp) at 3250-4000 rpm	250 Nm (184 lb•ft) at 1500-3000 rpm	6-speed manual (MQ250), FWD	206	10.6	3.2 / 88.3 / 73.5	85
2.0 TDI CR DPF 105 kW	2013-	CRVC (EA288)	1968 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged	105 kW (143 PS; 141 hp) at 3500-4000 rpm	320 Nm (236 lb•ft) at 1750-3000 rpm	6-speed manual (MQ350), FWD	215	8.7	4.6 / 61.4 / 51.1	121
2.0 TDI CR DPF 105 kW	2013-	CRVC (EA288)	1968 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged	105 kW (143 PS; 141 hp) at 3500-4000 rpm	320 Nm (236 lb•ft) at 1750-3000 rpm	6-speed DSG (DQ250), FWD	212	8.9	5.1 / 55.4 / 46.1	133
2.0 TDI CR DPF 110 kW	2013-	CKFC (EA288)	1968 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged	110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) at 3500-4000 rpm	320 Nm (236 lb•ft) at 1750-3000 rpm	6-speed manual (MQ350), FWD	218	8.5	4.5 / 62.8 / 52.3	116
2.0 TDI CR DPF 110 kW	2012-	CKFC (EA288)	1968 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged	110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) at 3500-4000 rpm	320 Nm (236 lb•ft) at 1750-3000 rpm	6-speed DSG (DQ250), FWD	215	8.6	4.5 / 62.8 / 52.3	119
2.0 TDI CR DPF 135 kW	2013-	CUPA (EA288)	1968 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged	135 kW (184 PS; 181 hp) at 3500-4000 rpm	380 Nm (280 lb•ft) at 1750-3000 rpm	6-speed manual (MQ350), FWD	232	8.1	4.6 / 61.4 / 51.1	119
2.0 TDI CR DPF 135 kW	2013-	CUPA (EA288)	1968 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged	135 kW (184 PS; 181 hp) at 3500-4000 rpm	380 Nm (280 lb•ft) at 1750-3250 rpm	6-speed DSG (DQ250), FWD	230	8.2	5.0 / 56.5 / 47.0	129

(*)CNG consumption in m3/100 km. Consumption of 1 m3 of CNG is adequate to 1 l of petrol.

Overview of engines available for the 3rd-generation Octavia Combi 4x4 (A7, Typ 5E) with all-wheel drive, incl. the Scout version.

Petrol engines

Engine designation	Production	Engine code (family)	Displacement, configuration, valvetrain, fuel system, aspiration	Motive power at rpm	max. torque at rpm	Gearbox (type), drive	Top speed [km/h]	0–100 km/h [s] (0-62 mph)	Combined consumption [l/100 km / mpg imp / mpg US]	CO2 [g/km]
1.8 TSI 132 kW	2013-	CSJB (EA888-Gen3)	1798 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, TSI, turbocharged	132 kW (180 PS; 177 hp) at 4500-6200 rpm	280 Nm (207 lb•ft) at 1350-4500 rpm	6-speed DSG (DQ250), AWD	227	7.5	6.7 / 42.2 / 35.1	154

Diesel engines

Engine designation	Production	Engine code (family)	Displacement, configuration, valvetrain, fuel system, aspiration	Motive power at rpm	max. torque at rpm	Gearbox (type), drive	Top speed [km/h]	0–100 km/h [s] (0-62 mph)	Combined consumption [l/100 km / mpg imp / mpg US]	CO2 [g/km]
1.6 TDI CR DPF 77 KW	2013-	CLHA (EA288)	1598 ccm, I4, 16V, DOHC common-rail, turbocharged	77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) at 3000-4000 rpm	250 Nm (184 lb•ft) at 1500-2750 rpm	6-speed manual (MQ350), AWD	188	11.7	4.5 / 62.8 / 52.3	119
2.0 TDI CR DPF 110 kW	2013-	CKFC (EA288)	1968 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged	110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) at 3500-4000 rpm	320 Nm (236 lb•ft) at 1750-3000 rpm	6-speed manual (MQ350), AWD	213	8.7	4.9 / 57.6 / 48.0	124
2.0 TDI CR DPF 135 kW	2014-	CUNA (EA288)	1968 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged	135 kW (184 PS; 181 hp) at 3500-4000 rpm	380 Nm (280 lb•ft) at 1750-3250 rpm	6-speed DSG (DQ250), AWD	226	7.2	4.9 / 57.6 / 48.0	129

Notes

1. In markets where the Mk2 models was introduced in 2004.

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External links

• Škoda Octavia – Škoda UK Website