Skoda Octavia vRS (2005-2013) review
At a glance
| Price new | £17,985 - £23,325 |
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| Used prices | £867 - £6,894 |
| Road tax cost | £210 - £385 |
| Insurance group | 28 - 30 |
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| Fuel economy | Not tested to latest standards |
| Range | 423 - 593 miles |
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Available fuel types
Petrol
Diesel
Pros & cons
Superb value for money, blends hot hatch ability with family car practicality, TDI engine available
Styling may be too subtle for some, interior dull for a sports hatch
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Overview
Skoda may be better known for practical family cars rather than performance, but its vRS models have carved out quite a niche for themselves. The Octavia vRS is just as versatile and spacious as the standard Octavia, but thanks to lowered sports suspension and a 2.0 TFSI engine – the same one used in the 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI – it has genuine hot hatch credentials.
When launched, it was Skoda’s most powerful ever car, while later a 2.0 TDI engine with 170bhp was introduced. Available as a hatchback or an estate, the Octavia vRS proves that you can combine an enjoyable hot hatch with a sensible family car – and it needn’t break the bank either. It was facelifted in mid-2009 with a sharper front end and a more upmarket interior.
