Compare the Skoda Octavia vs Skoda Octavia Estate
AI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between these two comes down to how much luggage room you need, because the Skoda Octavia Estate has a bigger boot than the Skoda Octavia hatchback, as well as more room with the back seats folded. Beyond that cargo advantage, they share much of their character. Both are easy big cars to drive around town, although in each model the automatic gearbox can feel a bit jerky at low speeds. When you get out onto the motorway, both are calm cruisers that keep wind and road noise at bay, while rear passengers enjoy good headroom even beneath the panoramic glass sunroof. Do not expect thrills on country lanes from either car, but each is a remarkably relaxing, capable choice.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type Hatchbacks, Saloons | Body type Estate cars |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 600 litres (5+ suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 640 litres (5+ suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 1,555 litres | Boot space, seats down 1,700 litres Best |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,709 mm x 1,829 mm x 1,477 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,698 mm x 1,829 mm x ?? mm |
| Towing capacity 1,300 kg | Towing capacity 1,300 kg |
| First year tax rate £455 | First year tax rate £455 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 1.5 TSI | Engine name 1.5 TSI |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 116 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 116 BHP |
| Body type Hatchbacks, Saloons | Body type Estate cars |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Manual | Transmission Manual |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 6 | Forward gears 6 |
| Acceleration 10.4 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 10.5 s (0-60 mph) |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 600 litres | Boot (seats up) 640 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 1,555 litres | Boot (seats down) 1,700 litres Best |
| Length 4,709 mm | Length 4,698 mm |
| Width 1,829 mm | Width 1,829 mm |
| Height 1,477 mm | Height — |
| Wheelbase 2.69 m | Wheelbase 2.69 m |
| Turning circle 10.4 m | Turning circle 10.4 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.