Segment: Medium
Production years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
After Volkswagen bought Skoda, the first project was to enhance the already existing Favorit and transform it into the Felicia. But it did that just to buy time and create the Octavia, Skoda's first big hit on the European market.
The Octavia was based on the same platform as the Volkswagen Golf IV, the Audi A3, and the Audi TT. It was available in two bodywork versions, hatchback and station wagon, and was available with a wide engine range. Moreover, the car entered the World Rally Championship, but without any noticeable results. But it was there, at the same table with the Mitsubishi Lancer, the Subaru Impreza, and the Ford Focus WRC.
In 1996, the carmaker launched the Octavia as the biggest model in Skoda's stable. Its styling was inspired by the Czech cubist trend, featuring angular shapes and flat, slightly curved surfaces. At the front, the black vertical slats on the grille were surrounded by a chromed rim, with the green logo on the upper-middle side. A black plastic molding protected the bumpers from scratches. The profile revealed a sloped tailgate adorned with a small wing, depending on the version.
Inside, users found it very Volkswagen-ish, with big dials for the speedometer and tachometer and two smaller gauges between them. In addition, an LCD filled the center of the instrument panel with information from the onboard computer. The center stack hosted the sound system and, as an option, the AC controls. Its front seats were slightly bolstered. In the back, the rear passengers could sit on the split-folding bench that expanded the trunk to 1,328 liters (46.7 cu. ft.).
Under the hood, the entry-level version featured a sluggish yet fuel-efficient, 1.6-liter powerplant. At the other end of the scale stood the Octavia RS that sported a turbocharged 180 hp powerplant carried over from the TT.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5000 RPM 75 HP @ 5000 RPM 74 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 93 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM 126 Nm @ 3300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.4 in (4506 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 55.6 in (1412 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.6/58.8 in (1,514/1,494 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.6 cuFT (527 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2756 lbs (1250 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 216 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (102 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1595 cm3 |
Power: | 75 KW @ 5600 RPM 102 HP @ 5600 RPM 101 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 109 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 148 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.4 in (4506 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 55.6 in (1412 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.6/58.8 in (1,514/1,494 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.6 cuFT (527 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2822 lbs (1280 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3946 lbs (1790 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 168 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L T 6MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1781 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 5700 RPM 150 HP @ 5700 RPM 148 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 155 lb-ft @ 1750 - 4600 RPM 210 Nm @ 1750 - 4600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 136 mph (219 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.4 in (4506 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.6/58.8 in (1,514/1,494 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.9 in (2512 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.6 cuFT (527 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2866 lbs (1300 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4156 lbs (1885 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 190 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5200 RPM 116 HP @ 5200 RPM 114 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 169 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 123 mph (198 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.4 in (4506 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 55.6 in (1412 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.6/58.8 in (1,514/1,494 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.6 cuFT (527 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2667.6 lbs (1210 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4144.7 lbs (1880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.5 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 192 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 4150 RPM 110 HP @ 4150 RPM 109 BHP @ 4150 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 235 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.4 in (4506 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 55.6 in (1412 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.6/58.8 in (1,514/1,494 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.6 cuFT (527 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2965 lbs (1345 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4090 lbs (1855 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 135 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 4000 RPM 90 HP @ 4000 RPM 89 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 155 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 210 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113 mph (182 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.4 in (4506 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 55.6 in (1412 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.6/58.8 in (1,514/1,494 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.6 cuFT (527 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2965 lbs (1345 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4068 lbs (1845 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 135 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TDI 6MT FWD (130 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 96 KW @ 4000 RPM 131 HP @ 4000 RPM 129 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 229 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 310 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 128.6 mph (207 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177.4 in (4506 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 55.6 in (1412 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.6/58.8 in (1,514/1,494 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.6 cuFT (527 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2799.8 lbs (1270 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4144.7 lbs (1880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 140 g/km |