Škoda Octavia


The Škoda Octavia is a small family car produced by the Czech manufacturer Škoda Auto since 1996. It shares its name with an earlier model produced between 1959 and 1971. Four generations of the modern-era Octavia model have been introduced to date, delivered with five-door liftback saloon or five-door estate styles only. The car is front engined, both front- or four-wheel drive are offered. Around five million units have been sold in its two decades of presence on the market. The Octavia is Škoda's most popular model; about 40% of all newly manufactured Škoda cars are Octavias.
The current generation is available in wide range of derivatives, i.e. sports Octavia RS, four-wheel drive Octavia Combi, frugal Octavia GreenLine, CNG-powered Octavia G-TEC, and outdoor Octavia Scout.

First generation (''Typ'' 1U; 1996–2010)

The first generation Octavia was released in November 1996 and was built at the modernised Škoda factory in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic. This generation was made available in sedan or estate styles only.
In the United Kingdom, sales began in 1998 and the mid-size car was a success, nearing the success of established large family car favourites such as the Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Vectra.
The first generation Octavia had a facelift in 2000, 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 or Laura.
In India, Octavia was launched in 2002 and was an instant hit with Indians for its frugal engines and solid build. It became a huge success in India, selling 44,900 units.
Revisions to the facelifted model included independent rear suspension and revised interior.
The facelifted Octavia featured a 4x4 wheel drive version both for the estate and more popular sedan models, and used the Haldex Traction clutch, like other Volkswagen Group A platform based cars. It had higher ground clearance and a bigger fuel tank carrying compared to the standard front wheel drive versions.
The 4x4 option was only available with the 1.8 T petrol engine, the 1.9 TDI diesel engine, or the 2.0 L petrol engine, all coupled with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and with the 1.9 TDI-PD diesel engine which came with a 6-speed manual gearbox.
The other 6-speed manual model was the 1.9 TDI-PD, only available with front-wheel-drive.
The vRS was the top-level and quickest specification and used a 1.8-litre straight-4 turbocharged engine which produced. 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.

Engines

The engines used are the same as for many other cars in the Volkswagen Group:

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)

The second-generation Octavia was introduced in March 2004, based on the Volkswagen Group A5 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 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, and in Shanghai, China, under the joint venture of Shanghai Volkswagen. In Russia, the Octavia is assembled at the Volkswagen plant in Kaluga.
In India, the second-generation Octavia was marketed as the Laura to distinguish it from the first generation. The car was marketed in a higher-income segment, and was sold alongside the previous-generation Octavia. However, the first generation ended production in India in 2010, and as of 2012, the Laura's price was reduced and was competing in its predecessor's segment.
Two four-wheel drive versions of the Octavia are made: 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 for the 4x4 and by for the Scout.
The Scout, announced in 2006, 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 two-litre engine, when it hit.

Engines

Several engine options are available. All engines are inline-four cylinder designs, water-cooled and use multipoint fuel injection. All diesel engines are turbocharged direct injection engines.
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 these trim levels: Classic, Ambiente, 4x4, Elegance, Laurin & Klement, Scout 4x4, and vRS. All models come with four airbags, electric front windows, air conditioning, central locking and antilock braking system. In some markets, including British and Czech, a version aimed to lower fuel consumption called Greenline is also available. As of September 2011, trim levels have been renamed to Active and Ambition.

Facelift

A facelifted version was launched in 2009, after being formally unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show.
The modifications of the facelifted version include aesthetic exterior changes, mechanical changes, and interior features. Externally, the designs of the headlights and bumpers were revised. Some changes were made to the range of available engines and manual and automatic gearboxes, with the 1.4 TSI and 1.8 TSI engines and the seven-speed direct-shift gearbox 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; 2012–2020)

The third-generation Octavia was revealed on 11 December 2012, at the Škoda museum in Mladá Boleslav. 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, after other pre-production cars had already been spotted on several occasions during the same month. It was once again spotted, this time without camouflage, on 18 November 2012, in Santiago, Chile, in both sedan and estate body styles, during the filming of a TV advertisement.
The car, designed by Jozef Kabaň, recalls the VisionD concept car presented in 2011. The new model is longer and wider than the second generation and the wheelbase lengthened by. It is also up to 102 kg lighter than the previous model. The interior length of the third-generation ŠKODA Octavia has grown - in comparison to its predecessor - by to, while the legroom for the backseat passengers grew by to now. The headroom in the back was increased to . The elbow width was also increased, in the front by to, and in the rear by to. Similarly, the shoulder room was optimised, in the front to by adding, and in the rear to, a plus of. The luggage compartment volume is a class leading, slightly more than the of the previous generation model or of the larger Volkswagen Passat. From May 2013, Octavia customers wishing to carry more can opt for the Combi version with its luggage capacity.
The third-generation Octavia is the first Škoda car to feature front radar and a multifunction 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. This radar provides data for two assistants in the Octavia: Front Assistant and Adaptive Cruise Assistant. A monochromatic fixed-focus multifunction camera is mounted on the windscreen in front of the rear mirror, and allows function of Lane Assistant, Intelligent Light Assistant and Traffic Sign Recognition. Added to this are assists, whose functionality is based on evaluating data provided by ESC or steering sensors: Crew Protect Assistant, and Driver Activity Assistant.
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 floor mat in the boot. A tilting/sliding panoramic sunroof is available as an option – single-piece for the Octavia sedan 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 on petrol/gasoline cars and 66–110 kW for the diesel engines. The two environmentally friendly versions of the Octavia are: 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 and three diesel engines.
The Octavia RS, available in both the sedan and estate body styles, was premiered at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2013. It features the 162 kW 2.0 TSI engine from the newly launched Golf 7 GTI and the 135 kW 2.0 TDI engine from the Golf 7 GTD. With a top speed of, 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, sports chassis, electronic differential lock 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 generated sound is directed inside the cabin, especially to the front seat area. Škoda used the 2015 Geneva Motor Show to shine the spotlight on its new and more powerful Octavia RS 230. The car has 230 PS 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 ; it also gets a standard electronic differential in this version and lower, stiffer springs.
In early 2014, Škoda revealed the Scout; it has raised suspension, plastic cladding, and four-wheel drive.
In early 2017, the third-generation facelift Octavia arrived in the showrooms, with the main visible difference being the split front headlights.

Engines

Overview of engines available for the third-generation Octavia with front-wheel drive, including vRS version.
Petrol engines
Engine designationProductionEngine code Displacement, configuration, valvetrain, fuel system, aspirationpower at rpmmax. torque at rpmGearbox, driveTop speed0–100 km/h Combined consumption CO2
1.2 TSI 63 kW2013-CJZB 1197 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, turbocharged63 kW at 4300-5300 rpm160 Nm. at 1400-3500 rpm5-speed manual12.05.2 / 54.3 / 45.2119
1.2 TSI 77 kW2013-CJZA 1197 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, turbocharged77 kW at 4500-5500 rpm175 Nm. at 1400-4000 rpm6-speed manual10.34.9 / 57.6 / 48.0114
1.2 TSI 77 kW2013-CJZA 1197 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, turbocharged77 kW at 4500-5500 rpm175 Nm. at 1400-4000 rpm5-speed manual10.35.2 / 54.3 / 45.2119
1.2 TSI 77 kW2013-CJZA 1197 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, turbocharged77 kW at 4500-5500 rpm175 Nm. at 1400-4000 rpm7-speed DSG10.55.0 / 56.5 / 47.0115
1.4 G-TEC 81 kW2014-CPWA 1395 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, TSI bi-fuel, turbocharged81 kW at 4800-6000 rpm200 Nm at 1500-3500 rpm6-speed manual, FWD10.95.4* / 52.3 / 43.697
1.6 MPI 81 kW2014-CWVA 1598 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, naturally aspirated81 kW at 5500-5800 rpm155 Nm. at 3800 rpm5-speed manual, FWD10.66.4 / 44.1 / 36.7149
1.6 MPI 81 kW2014-CWVA 1598 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, naturally aspirated81 kW at 5500-5800 rpm155 Nm. at 3800 rpm6-speed automatic, FWD12.06.7 / 42.2 / 35.1155
1.0 TSI 85 kW2015-CHZD
999 ccm, I3, 12v DOHC, turbocharged85 kW at 5000-5500 rpm200 Nm at 2000 rpm6-speed manual, FWD10.14.2 / 67.3 / 56110
1.0 TSI 85 kW2015-CHZD
999 ccm, I3, 12v DOHC, turbocharged85 kW at
5000-5500 rpm		200 Nm at 2000 rpm7-speed DSG
, FWD		10.24.3 / 65.7 / 55108
1.4 TSI 103 kW2013-CHPA 1395 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, turbocharged103 kW at 4500-6000250 Nm. at 1500-3500 rpm6-speed manual, FWD8.45.3 / 53.3 / 44.4121
1.4 TSI 103 kW2013-CHPA 1395 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, turbocharged103 kW at 4500-6000250 Nm. at 1500-3500 rpm7-speed DSG, FWD8.55.0 / 56.5 / 47.0116
1.8 TSI 132 kW2013-CJSA 1798 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, TSI, turbocharged132 kW at 5100-6200 rpm320 Nm. at 1250-5000 rpm6-speed manual, FWD7.36.1 / 46.3 / 38.6141
1.8 TSI 132 kW2013-CJSA 1798 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, TSI, turbocharged132 kW at 5100-6200 rpm250 Nm. at 1250-5000 rpm7-speed DSG, FWD, FWD7.45.7 / 49.6 / 41.3131
2.0 TSI VRS 162 kW2013-CHHB 1984 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, TSI, turbocharged162 kW at 4500-6200 rpm350 Nm. at 1550-4400 rpm6-speed manual, FWD6.86.2 / 45.6 / 37.9142
2.0 TSI VRS 162 kW2013-CHHB 1984 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, TSI, turbocharged162 kW at 4500-6200 rpm350 Nm. at 1550-4400 rpm6-speed DSG, FWD6.96.4 / 44.1 / 36.7149



Diesel engines
Engine designationProductionEngine code Displacement, configuration, valvetrain, fuel system, aspirationpower at rpmmax. torque at rpmGearbox, driveTop speed0–100 km/h Combined consumption CO2
1.6 TDI CR DPF 66 kW2013-CLHB 1598 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged66 kW at 2750-4800 rpm230 Nm at 1400-2700 rpm5-speed manual, FWD12.24.1 / 68.9 / 57.4109
1.6 TDI CR DPF 77 kW2012-CLHA 1598 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged77 kW at 3000-4000 rpm250 Nm at 1500-2750 rpm5-speed manual, FWD10.83.8 / 74.3 / 61.999
1.6 TDI CR DPF 77 kW2013-CLHA 1598 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged77 kW at 3000-4000 rpm250 Nm at 1500-2750 rpm7-speed DSG, FWD10.93.9 / 72.4 / 60.3102
1.6 TDI CR DPF 81 kW GreenLine2013-CXXB 1598 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged81 kW at 3250-4000 rpm250 Nm at 1500-3000 rpm6-speed manual, FWD10.63.2 / 88.3 / 73.585
2.0 TDI CR DPF 105 kW2013-CRVC 1968 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged105 kW at 3500-4000 rpm320 Nm at 1750-3000 rpm6-speed manual, FWD8.74.6 / 61.4 / 51.1121
2.0 TDI CR DPF 105 kW2013-CRVC 1968 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged105 kW at 3500-4000 rpm320 Nm at 1750-3000 rpm6-speed DSG, FWD8.95.1 / 55.4 / 46.1133
2.0 TDI CR DPF 110 kW2013-CKFC 1968 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged110 kW at 3500-4000 rpm320 Nm at 1750-3000 rpmPFL STOP / START 6-speed manual, FWD8.54.5 / 62.8 / 52.3116
2.0 TDI CR DPF 110 kW2012-CKFC 1968 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged110 kW at 3500-4000 rpm320 Nm at 1750-3000 rpm6-speed DSG, FWD8.64.5 / 62.8 / 52.3119
2.0 TDI CR DPF 135 kW2013-CUPA 1968 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged135 kW at 3500-4000 rpm380 Nm at 1750-3000 rpm6-speed manual, FWD8.14.6 / 61.4 / 51.1119
2.0 TDI CR DPF 135 kW2013-CUPA 1968 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged135 kW at 3500-4000 rpm380 Nm at 1750-3250 rpm6-speed DSG, FWD8.25.0 / 56.5 / 47.0129

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 with all-wheel drive, incl. the Scout version.
Petrol engines
Engine designationProductionEngine code Displacement, configuration, valvetrain, fuel system, aspirationpower at rpmmax. torque at rpmGearbox, driveTop speed0–100 km/h Combined consumption CO2
1.8 TSI 132 kW2013-CSJB 1798 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, TSI, turbocharged132 kW at 4500-6200 rpm280 Nm at 1350-4500 rpm6-speed DSG, AWD7.56.7 / 42.2 / 35.1154



Diesel engines
Engine designationProductionEngine code Displacement, configuration, valvetrain, fuel system, aspirationpower at rpmmax. torque at rpmGearbox, driveTop speed0–100 km/h Combined consumption CO2
1.6 TDI CR DPF 77 KW2013-CLHA 1598 ccm, I4, 16V, DOHC common-rail, turbocharged77 kW at 3000-4000 rpm250 Nm at 1500-2750 rpm6-speed manual, AWD11.74.5 / 62.8 / 52.3119
2.0 TDI CR DPF 110 kW2013-CKFC 1968 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged110 kW at 3500-4000 rpm320 Nm at 1750-3000 rpm6-speed manual, AWD8.74.9 / 57.6 / 48.0124
2.0 TDI CR DPF 135 kW2014-CUNA 1968 ccm, I4, 16V DOHC, common-rail, turbocharged135 kW at 3500-4000 rpm380 Nm at 1750-3250 rpm6-speed DSG, AWD7.24.9 / 57.6 / 48.0129

Facelift

On 10 January 2017 in Vienna, Škoda presented the third-generation Octavia facelift. The main changes brought mainly split front headlights, solid centre section on the front grille and a new system for predictive pedestrian protection. Plastic side door mouldings were absent on the facelift Scout model. The first cars were delivered to customers before spring.

Fourth generation (2020–present)

The fourth generation Octavia was revealed in Prague on 11 November 2019. It was scheduled to be delivered to customers starting from June 2020.
The new generation Octavia features many new technologies. It is the first Škoda model to use head-up display. Another new technologies include two 10" displays, wireless smartphone charging, up to 5 USB-C ports, new Sound System Canon, classic shifting stick of automatic gearbox is replaced with a new joystick and new safety features such as taking control of steering in case of a possible accident, checking for oncoming vehicles when opening doors or detection of unconscious driver.
Since June 2020, the Octavia is sold as estate and liftback with standard petrol and diesel engines. Plug-in hybrid Octavia iV estate and liftback, sports Octavia RS estate and liftback, CNG/petrol Octavia G-Tec estate and liftback and all terrain-styled Octavia Scout are coming soon with orders being taken.
EngineFuel typeTransmissionMax. power; rpmMax. torque Top speed0-100 km/h
Fuel
consumption		CO2
emissions
1.0 TSIpetrol6-speed manual, FWD81 kW 200 Nm
202 km/h
10.9 s4.7 l/100 km
107 g/km
1.5 TSIpetrol6-speed manual, FWD110 kW
;
5000-6000		250 Nm
;
1500-3500		224 km/h
8.4 s4.8 l/100 km
111 g/km
2.0 TDIdiesel6-speed manual, FWD85 kW
;
2750-4250		300 Nm
;
1500-2500		205 km/h
10.4 s3.5 l/100 km
93 g/km
2.0 TDIdiesel7-speed automatic, FWD110 kW
;
3000-4200		340 Nm
;
1700-2750		222 km/h
8.9 s3.7 l/100 km
97 g/km

Liftback engines:
EngineFuel typeTransmissionMax. power; rpmMax. torque Top speed0-100 km/h
Fuel
consumption		CO2
emissions
1.0 TSIpetrol6-speed manual, FWD81 kW 200 Nm
208 km/h
10.8 s4.6 l/100 km
105 g/km
1.5 TSIpetrol6-speed manual, FWD110 kW
;
5000-6000		250 Nm
;
1500-3500		230 km/h
8.2 s4.7 l/100 km
109 g/km
2.0 TDIdiesel6-speed manual, FWD85 kW
;
2750-4250		300 Nm
;
1500-2500		211 km/h
10.3 s3.5 l/100 km
91 g/km
2.0 TDIdiesel7-speed automatic, FWD110 kW
;
3000-4200		340 Nm
;
1700-2750		227 km/h
8.7 s3.7 l/100 km
96 g/km