The Octavia is to Skoda in Europe what the Falcon is to Ford, or the Commodore to Holden, here in Australia. It’s bread and butter stuff. High volume, high quality – and in Europe at least – high profile.
Model Tested:
Torquey & economic engine; slick gearbox; tenacious yet comfortable ride
Brand obscurity; options pricing; occasional ‘A’ pillar visibility issues
Specifications:
Model Tested:
- 2009 Skoda Octavia RS TDI; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; six-speed manual; wagon – $41,990*
Torquey & economic engine; slick gearbox; tenacious yet comfortable ride
Brand obscurity; options pricing; occasional ‘A’ pillar visibility issues
Specifications:
- Engine: 1968cc DOHC four-cylinder (16 valve)
- Power: 125kW @ 4200rpm
- Torque: 350Nm @ 1750rpm
- Induction: Common Rail & Turbocharged
- Transmission: Six-speed manual
- Driven Wheels: Front
- Brakes: Discs with ABS, EBA & EBD
- Top Speed: 224km/h (Claimed)
- 0-100km/h: 8.5 seconds (Claimed)
- CO2 Emissions: 155g/km
- Fuel Consumption: 5.9L/100km (ADR)
- Fuel Consumption: 6.8L/100km (As Tested)
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 55L
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- ANCAP Rating: TBC
- Airbags: Front, Side & Curtain
- Safety: ESC with Traction Control
- Spare Wheel: Spacesaver
- Suspension: Strut (F) / Multi-link (R)
- Cargo Capacity: 580/1620L
- Tow Capacity: 1300kg (Braked)
- Turning Circle: 10.2m
- Warranty: Three Year / Unlimited km
- Weight: 1548kg (Tare)
- Wheels: Alloy 18 x 7.0-inch
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