Škoda Octavia

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)[4] 2002–2010 (India) 2005–2010 (Kazakhstan)
Assembly	Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic Aurangabad, India (Škoda India) Solomonovo, Ukraine[5] Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan[6]
Designer	Luc Donckerwolke[7]
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door liftback sedan 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	5/6-speed manual 4/5-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, sedan) 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, sedan) 1,448 mm (57.0 in) (1996–00, estate) 1,431 mm (56.3 in) (2000–10, sedan) 1,457 mm (57.4 in) (2000–10, estate)

Škoda Octavia pre-facelift

Interior

Škoda Octavia vRS

The first generation Octavia was released in November 1996 and was built at the modernised Škoda factory in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic.[5] 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.[8]

The first generation Octavia had a facelift in 2000,[9] 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).

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.[10]

Revisions to the facelifted model included independent rear suspension and revised interior.[11]

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 (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.[12]

The other 6-speed manual model was the 1.9 TDI-PD 131 bhp (98 kW; 133 PS), only available with front-wheel-drive.[12]

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).

Engines

Estate (facelift)

Sedan (facelift)

The engines used are the same as for many other cars in the Volkswagen Group:[12]

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	2000–2005
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 2005)
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 (125 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 (155 lb⋅ft) at 1750–4600 rpm	AGU/ARZ/ARX/AUM	1998–2009(for Eastern Europe to 2010) *(ARX engine equip 4x4 models)
1.8 20vT	1,781 cc (108.7 cu in)	4 cyl DOHC	193 PS (142 kW; 190 hp)at 5300 rpm	276 N⋅m (204 lb⋅ft) at 5020rpm	AUM(with reprogrammed ECU)	2006-2011 Only in Greece(was a dealership package for the model which was equipped with the AUM engine. The packege includes, reprogrammed ECU(from a Greek developer named "Maravellias") and some details from RS model such as bumpers, wheels,3 spokes steering wheel and rear spoiler along with KW suspension) It had the decal "GT 193HP" on the right side of the trunk under the "OCTAVIA" Even though the dealership announced 193HP horsepower,not even one car manage to reach that number on dynometer,with this software.They barely produced 175HP...Τhe majority of customers re-programmed their ECU's to independent developers for better results.
1.8 20vT RS	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	2001–2005
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	2001–2005
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 (155 lb⋅ft) at 1900 rpm	AGR/ALH	1996–2005
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 (177 lb⋅ft) at 1800–2400 rpm	ATD/AXR	2000–2005
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	1997–2005
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 (229 lb⋅ft) at 1900 rpm	ASZ	2003–2004

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

Škoda Octavia Mk2 (1Z)
Overview
Also called	Škoda Laura (India) Škoda Octavia Tour (prefacelift version, 2010-12) Škoda Octavia Mingrui (China, since facelift in 2010) Škoda Fantasia (Egypt, Facelifted version, 2009-2013)
Production	March 2004–March 2013
Assembly	Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic Vrchlabi, Czech Republic Kaluga, Russia Bratislava, Slovakia Anting, China (SAIC-VW) Solomonovo, Ukraine Aurangabad, India (Škoda India) Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan[6] Luanda, Angola (Ancar)
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door liftback sedan 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	5/6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 6/7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic
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) (sedan) 1,490 mm (58.7 in) (estate)

Sedan (Pre-facelift)

Combi (Pre-facelift)

Interior (Pre-facelift)

Škoda Octavia vRS Estate (Pre-facelift)

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,[13] and in Shanghai, China, under the joint venture of Shanghai Volkswagen.[14] In Russia, the Octavia is assembled at the Volkswagen plant in Kaluga.[15]

In India, the second-generation Octavia was marketed as the Laura to distinguish it from the first generation.[16] 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,[17] 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 24 mm (0.9 in) for the 4x4 and by 40 mm (1.6 in) for the Scout.

The Scout, announced in 2006,[18] 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 365.43 km/h (227 mph).[19]

Facelift

Facelift Škoda Octavia vRS Estate

Scout (facelift)

Estate (facelift)

Sedan (facelift)

A facelifted version was launched in 2009, after being formally unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show.[23]

The modifications of the facelifted version include aesthetic exterior changes, mechanical changes, and interior features.[24] 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.

Škoda Octavia Mk3 (5E)
Overview
Production	December 2012–2019
Assembly	Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic Nizhny Novgorod, Russia [25] Ningbo, China Aurangabad, India Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan Solomonovo, Ukraine Relizane, Algeria[26]
Designer	Jozef Kabaň
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door liftback sedan 5-door estate
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)[27] 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	5/6-speed manual 6/7-speed automatic (DSG)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,686 mm (105.7 in)[28] 2,680 mm (105.5 in) (1.8TSI and 4x4)
Length	4,659 mm (183.4 in)[28] 4,689 mm (184.6 in) (RS)[29]
Width	1,814 mm (71.4 in)[28]
Height	1,461 mm (57.5 in) (sedan)[28] 1,465 mm (57.7 in) (estate)[30]
Chronology
Predecessor	Škoda Octavia Mk2
Successor	Škoda Octavia Mk4

The third-generation Octavia was revealed on 11 December 2012, at the Škoda Museum in Mladá Boleslav.[31] 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,[32] after other pre-production cars had already been spotted on several occasions during the same month.[33][34][35] 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.[36]

Sedan

Estate

Interior

Octavia VRS (sedan)

Octavia VRS (estate)

Octavia Scout

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 kg 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 (70.16 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 (57.24 in), and in the rear by 26 mm (1.02 in) to 1,499 mm (59.02 in). Similarly, the shoulder room was optimised, in the front to 1,398 mm (55.04 in) by adding 19 mm (0.75 in), and in the rear to 1,378 mm (54.25 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.[37] From May 2013, Octavia customers wishing to carry more can opt for the Combi (estate) version with its 610 l (21.54 cu ft) luggage capacity.[38]

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 (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 multifunction camera is mounted on the windscreen in front of the rear mirror and allows the 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 are assists, whose functionality is based on evaluating data provided by ESC or steering sensors: Crew Protect Assistant (proactive 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 the boot. A tilting/sliding panoramic sunroof is available as an option – a 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 a planar antenna at 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. 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 (1.8 TSI/132 kW) and three diesel engines (ranging from 77-135 kW).

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 (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 a top speed of 248 km/h (154 mph), the Octavia RS with petrol engine and manual gearbox was acclaimed to be the fastest production Octavia ever. In comparison with the 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 the 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 are dependent not only on the profile chosen but also on 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. 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 (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, 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.[39]

Euro NCAP test results
Škoda Octavia (2013)[40]

Test	Points	%
Overall:
Adult occupant:	33.6	93%
Child occupant:	42.4	86%
Pedestrian:	24.1	66%
Safety assist:	6	66%

Škoda Octavia Mk4
Overview
Production	2019–present
Assembly	Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic (Škoda Auto)
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door liftback 5-door estate
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive/all-wheel drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group MQB Evo
Related	Audi A3 Seat León Cupra Formentor Volkswagen Caddy Volkswagen Golf
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.0 L TSI turbo I3, 81 kW (110 hp) 1.0 L TSI turbo I3 mild hybrid, 81 kW (110 hp) 1.5 L TSI turbo I4, 110 kW (150 hp) 1.5 L TSI turbo I4 mild hybrid, 110 kW (150 hp) 2.0 L TSI turbo I4, 180 kW (245 hp) Diesel: 2.0 L TDI turbo I4, 85 kW (115 hp) 2.0 L TDI turbo I4, 110 kW (150 hp) 2.0 L TDI turbo I4, 147 kW (200 hp) Petrol/CNG: 1.5 L TSI G-TEC turbo I4, 96 kW (130 hp) Plug-in hybrid: 1.4 L TSI turbo I4+electric motor, 150 kW (204 hp) 1.4 L TSI turbo I4+electric motor, 180 kW (245 hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual 6/7-speed dual-clutch automatic DSG
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,669 mm (105.1 in)
Length	4,689 mm (184.6 in)
Width	1,829 mm (72.0 in)
Height	1,470 mm (57.9 in) (liftback) 1,468 mm (57.8 in) (estate)
Chronology
Predecessor	Škoda Octavia Mk3

Škoda Octavia estate

Škoda Octavia liftback

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 a head-up display. Another new technologies include two 10" displays, wireless smartphone charging, up to 5 USB-C ports, a new Sound System by Canton, a 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 the unconscious driver.

Since June 2020, the Octavia is sold as an estate and liftback with standard petrol and diesel engines. Plug-in hybrid Octavia iV estate and liftback sport 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.

Liftback engines: