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Skoda Octavia Hatchback (1998-2005) review
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At a glance
| Price new | £10,135 - £18,044 |
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| Used prices | £249 - £2,139 |
| Road tax cost | £190 - £415 |
| Insurance group | 11 - 28 |
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| Fuel economy | Not tested to latest standards |
| Range | 363 - 653 miles |
| Number of doors | 5 |
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Available fuel types
Petrol
Diesel
Pros & cons
PROS
Quality, space, ride, reliability, value.
CONS
Traditional Skoda image, wind noise.
Skoda Octavia Hatchback (98-05) rivals
Overview
The Octavia shares components and engineering expertise with the Audi A3/A4, SEAT Toledo and VW Golf/Bora – which should put pay to any stale old jokes about the Skoda marque. The Czech car maker has hurtled up-market with these keenly-priced and well built medium hatchbacks and estates, which are essentially Volkswagens in all but name. These are family holdalls not status symbols.
In the image department, Octavia is a big step up for traditional Skoda buyers – but are the badge and the clever advertising enough to confer kudos in the car park?
Review contents
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Overview Currently reading
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Practicality & safety
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Interior, tech & comfort
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Engines & handling
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Ownership cost
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