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{{For|the car produced between 1959-1971 also known as '''''Škoda Octavia'''''|Škoda Octavia (1959-1971)}} {{Infobox Automobile |name = Škoda Octavia |image = [[Image:Skoda Octavia II silver vr.jpg|250px|2004-2007 Škoda Octavia II vRS]] |manufacturer = [[Škoda Auto]] |parent_company = [[Volkswagen Group]] |production = 1996–present |class = [[Small family car]] |layout = [[FF layout]] }} The '''Škoda Octavia''' is a [[small family car]] produced by Czech automaker [[Škoda Auto]] since 1996, its name revived from a [[Škoda Octavia (1959-1971)|model originally produced between 1959 and 1971]]. The current Octavia is available in five-door [[liftback]] and [[station wagon|estate]] body styles. A common misconception is that the Octavia is a [[sedan|saloon]] due to its long boot. <br> ==First generation (1996-2004)== {{Infobox Automobile |image = [[Image:Skodaoctavia99.jpg|250px|Škoda Octavia]] |name = First generation |aka = Škoda Octavia Tour |production = 1996–2004 |platform = [[Volkswagen A platform|A4 platform]] |body_style = 5-door [[liftback]]<br />5-door [[station wagon|estate]] |related = [[Audi A3]]<br />[[SEAT León]]<br />[[Volkswagen Golf]]<br />[[Volkswagen Bora]] }} The first generation Octavia was released in 1996 and was built on the [[Volkswagen_A_platform|VW A platform]]. [[United Kingdom|UK]] sales began in 1998 and the 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 favourites such as the Mondeo, Vectra and [[Peugeot 406]]. {{Fact|date=June 2007}} The first generation Octavia had a [[facelift]] in 2000<ref>{{cite web |url=http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/driving/used_car_reviews/article418273.ece|title=Skoda Octavia Review| author=Times Online | accessdate=2007-07-24|date=2004-05-09}}</ref> and is still manufactured and marketed in some markets, even though the second generation was introduced in 2004. In Germany, and other parts of West Europe, as well as Asia, the older model is marketed as the Octavia Tour, while the newer model is marketed as the Octavia. In some markets, the first-generation Octavia is still known as Octavia, and the newer model is referred to as the new Octavia, Octavia5 (Greece) or Laura (India). The major improvements in the new is the independent rear suspension and improved interior (in space, design and quality of materials). The vRS, being the top-level and quickest specification, is a 1.8-litre turbocharged engine which produces 180&nbsp;bhp, similar to the Audi TT's first engine. Skoda made a limited amount of 100 WRC Replica Cars worldwide in 2002, these differ to 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=== The engines used are the same as for many other cars in the [[Volkswagen Group]]. *'''1.4''' - 75&nbsp;[[Horsepower#Brake horsepower (bhp)|bhp]] (56&nbsp;[[Watt#Definition|kW]]) *'''1.6''' - 75&nbsp;bhp (56&nbsp;kW) / 100&nbsp;bhp (75&nbsp;kW) / 102&nbsp;bhp (76&nbsp;kW) (8v) *1.6L [[DOHC]] engine can hit from 0 to 100&nbsp;km/h in 12.0 sec., and reach 187&nbsp;km/h as top speed MT. *1.6L [[DOHC]] engine can hit from 0 to 100&nbsp;km/h in 13.9 sec., and reach 181&nbsp;km/h as top speed AT. *'''1.8''' - 125&nbsp;bhp (93&nbsp;kW) *'''1.8 T''' - 150&nbsp;bhp (112&nbsp;kW) / 180&nbsp;bhp (134&nbsp;kW) for vRS-version *'''1.9 TDI''' - 90&nbsp;bhp (67&nbsp;kW) / 100&nbsp;bhp (75&nbsp;kW) / 105&nbsp;bhp (78&nbsp;kW) / 110&nbsp;bhp (82&nbsp;kW) / 115&nbsp;bhp (86&nbsp;kW) / 130 &nbsp;bhp (97&nbsp;kW) *'''1.9 TDI PD 130''' - for Elegance / Laurin and Klement Models 2003 On *'''1.9 SDI''' - 75&nbsp;bhp (56&nbsp;kW) *'''2.0''' - 115&nbsp;bhp (86&nbsp;kW) ==Second generation (2004-present)== {{Infobox Automobile |image = [[Image:Skoda Octavia Combi front 20071125.jpg|250px|2004-2007 Škoda Octavia II station wagon]] |name = Second generation |aka = Škoda Octavia II<br />Škoda Octavia5<br />Škoda Laura |production = 2004–present |platform = [[Volkswagen A platform|A5 platform]] |body_style = 5-door [[liftback]]<br />5-door [[station wagon|estate]] |related = [[Audi A3|Audi A3 II]]<br />[[SEAT León|SEAT León II]]<br />[[Volkswagen Golf|VW Golf V]]<br />[[Volkswagen Jetta]] }} [[Image:Skoda Octavia Combi rear 20071125.jpg|thumb|left|2004-2008 Škoda Octavia II]] [[Image:Škoda Octavia Scout.JPG|right|thumb|Škoda Octavia Scout]] The second generation was introduced in 2004 based on the [[Volkswagen A platform|A platform]] also used by other Volkswagen Group cars, including the [[Audi A3|Audi A3 II]], [[Volkswagen Golf|VW Golf V]], [[SEAT León|SEAT León II]], [[SEAT Altea]], [[Volkswagen Golf Plus|VW Golf Plus]] and [[Volkswagen Touran|VW Touran]]. Along with a new 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 [[India]], the second-generation Octavia is marketed as the '''Laura''' to distinguish it from the first generation.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://auto.moldova.org/auto/eng/80/124/|title=Skoda - Octavia/Laura| author=Auto.moldova.org | accessdate=2007-07-24}}</ref> An off-road version of the Octavia was announced in the third quarter of 2006 under the name Octavia Scout.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.worldcarfans.com/2070123.002/skoda-octavia-scout-arrives-uk|title=Skoda Octavia Scout Arrives (UK)| author=WorldCarFans | accessdate=2007-07-24}}</ref> Only available with the estate body style, the Octavia Scout features a [[Haldex]] [[four-wheel drive]], which is based on a computer-controlled clutch-based center-differential. The Octavia 4x4 offers 24&nbsp;mm higher ground clearance than standard versions. The Scout model offers an additional 16&nbsp;mm for a total 40&nbsp;mm higher ground clearance than the standard versions. ===Engines=== There are several engine options available:<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.skoda-auto.com/cze/model/newoctavia/octavia/technology/|title=Škoda Octavia - Motory & technologie|author=Škoda Auto|accessdate=2007-10-10}}</ref> *'''1.4 MPI''' - 80&nbsp;hp (59&nbsp;kW) (badged 1.4 16V in some countries) *'''1.6 MPI''' - 102&nbsp;hp (75&nbsp;kW) *'''1.6 FSI''' - 115&nbsp;hp (85&nbsp;kW) *'''1.8 TFSI''' - 160&nbsp;hp (118&nbsp;kW) (badged TSI in some countries) *'''2.0 FSI''' - 150&nbsp;hp (110&nbsp;kW) *'''2.0 TFSI''' - 200&nbsp;hp (147&nbsp;kW) (Octavia vRS 2006) *'''1.9 TDI PD''' - 105&nbsp;hp (77&nbsp;kW) *'''2.0 TDI PD'''- 140&nbsp;hp (103&nbsp;kW) *'''2.0 TDI''' - 170&nbsp;hp (125&nbsp;kW) (Octavia vRS Diesel Nov 2006) *'''1.3 MPI''' - 67&nbsp;hp (50&nbsp;kW) (Designed specialy for Lithuania police departament. From outside it apears like 2.0FSI with minor diferences) ==Comparisons== The German automobile TV show ''[[Auto Motor und Sport]]'' compared the Škoda Octavia with its cousin, the [[Volkswagen Golf]] Mark V and concluded that the Škoda Octavia was slightly better than the Volkswagen Golf owing to a little more interior space and other specific ergonomics, better build quality, better driveability and a lower price. The British automobile magazine and TV/radio show [[Top Gear]] in their 2006 survey placed the first generation Octavia into 3rd place and was described as ''a masterpiece of dependability''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.topgear.com/content/carsurvey/2006/features/01/1.html|title=Top Gear Survey 2006: Top Ten|author=Top Gear|accessdate=2007-10-10|}}</ref> The second generation was too new to be included in the survey. The British automobile magazine ''[[Auto Express]]'' awarded to the second generation Octavia the gold medal in their prestigious Driver Power top 100, stating that it is ''the UK'’s most satisfying car to own in 2007'' and that it ''has bettered every other car on sale in the UK''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/driver_power_2007/207910/skoda_octavia_new.html|title=Driver Power 2007: Škoda Octavia Rating| author=Auto Express| accessdate=2007-10-10|}}</ref> Along with other Škodas, the Czech-built Octavia has been a markedly reliable vehicle, more so than the Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf with which it shares platforms. In 2006 Warranty Direct, a UK-based provider of mechanical warranties for used cars, rated Škoda the top manufacturer (above Mazda and Honda), while Audi came seventh from bottom. The Octavia specifically had a reliability index of 32.74 (lower being more reliable) while the Golf produced over the same period was 87.28 and the Audi A3 99.43. ==References== {{reflist|1}} ==External links== {{commonscat|Skoda Octavia}} *[http://www.skoda-auto.com/global Škoda Auto] Škoda website {{Škoda vehicles}} {{Škoda}} [[Category:Škoda vehicles|Octavia]] [[Category:Sedans]] [[Category:Mid-size cars]] [[Category:Liftbacks]] [[Category:Station wagons]] [[Category:Front wheel drive vehicles]] [[Category:Vehicles introduced in 1996]] [[Category:1990s automobiles]] [[Category:2000s automobiles]] [[bg:Шкода Октавия]] [[ca:Škoda Octavia]] [[cs:Škoda Octavia]] [[da:Škoda Octavia]] [[de:Škoda Octavia]] [[es:Škoda Octavia]] [[fr:Skoda Octavia II]] [[lv:Škoda Octavia]] [[nl:Škoda Octavia]] [[ja:シュコダ・オクタビア]] [[no:Škoda Octavia]] [[pl:Škoda Octavia]] [[pt:Škoda Octavia]] [[sk:Škoda Octavia]] [[fi:Škoda Octavia]] [[sv:Škoda Octavia]]

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