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Škoda Octavia

Škoda Octavia — 5-door liftback5-door estate, '''Petrol:'''1.4 L 8v I41.4 L 16v I4 1.6 L 8v I41.8 L 20v I41.8 L 20v I4 turbo2.0 L 8v I4'''Diesel:'''1.9 L 8v I4 SDI1.9 L 8v I4 TDI. Explore engine specifications, fuel economy, dimensions, tire sizes, seating, maintenance and tire-pressure guidance.

Engine'''Petrol:'''1.4 L 8v I41.4 L 16v I4 1.6 L 8v I41.8 L 20v I41.8 L 20v I4 turbo2.0 L 8v I4'''Diesel:'''1.9 L 8v I4 SDI1.9 L 8v I4 TDI

Transmission5/6-speed manual4/5-speed automatic

About the Škoda Octavia

Škoda Octavia is a 5-door liftback5-door estate in the small family car (c) class. The available vehicle data lists '''Petrol:'''1.4 L 8v I41.4 L 16v I4 1.6 L 8v I41.8 L 20v I41.8 L 20v I4 turbo2.0 L 8v I4'''Diesel:'''1.9 L 8v I4 SDI1.9 L 8v I4 TDI as an engine configuration, paired with 5/6-speed manual4/5-speed automatic and a MHEV (1.0 eTSI 110) (1.5 eTSI 150) PHEV (Octavia iV PHEV) layout. Public source material describes the model in the context of its design, market positioning and vehicle history.

This Škoda Octavia guide focuses on the details drivers commonly want to know, including engine information for '''Petrol:'''1.4 L 8v I41.4 L 16v I4 1.6 L 8v I41.8 L 20v I41.8 L 20v I4 turbo2.0 L 8v I4'''Diesel:'''1.9 L 8v I4 SDI1.9 L 8v I4 TDI and 5/6-speed manual4/5-speed automatic transmission information. Exact specifications should be matched to the relevant model year and market.

Škoda Octavia specifications at a glance

Use this table for the model-level essentials. Exact figures may vary by year, trim, engine and market.

Make	Škoda
Model	Octavia
Model years	Not specified
Body style	5-door liftback5-door estate
Vehicle class	Small family car (C)
Manufacturer	Škoda Auto
Production	1996–present
Market / country	DE, ES, FI, GB, IE, LU, NL, NZ, UA

Engine, transmission and performance

Engine information for the Škoda Octavia includes '''Petrol:'''1.4 L 8v I41.4 L 16v I4 1.6 L 8v I41.8 L 20v I41.8 L 20v I4 turbo2.0 L 8v I4'''Diesel:'''1.9 L 8v I4 SDI1.9 L 8v I4 TDI.. Transmission information includes 5/6-speed manual4/5-speed automatic.. The listed drivetrain/layout is MHEV (1.0 eTSI 110) (1.5 eTSI 150) PHEV (Octavia iV PHEV).

Engine	'''Petrol:'''1.4 L 8v I41.4 L 16v I4 1.6 L 8v I41.8 L 20v I41.8 L 20v I4 turbo2.0 L 8v I4'''Diesel:'''1.9 L 8v I4 SDI1.9 L 8v I4 TDI
Transmission	5/6-speed manual4/5-speed automatic
Drivetrain / layout	MHEV (1.0 eTSI 110) (1.5 eTSI 150) PHEV (Octavia iV PHEV)

Dimensions, weight and practicality

Dimensions and capacity figures are presented as published source data when available.

Wheelbase	2512 mm
Length	4511 mm (1996–00)4507 mm (2000–10, liftback)4513 mm (2000–10, estate)
Width	1731 mm
Height	1429 mm (1996–00, liftback)1448 mm (1996–00, estate)1431 mm (2000–10, liftback)1457 mm (2000–10, estate)
Kerb / curb weight	1265 –

Ownership, maintenance and fluids

Maintenance specifications are configuration-dependent. When an exact manufacturer oil grade or capacity is not available, the page directs owners to the vehicle manual rather than guessing.

Battery	13 kWh Li-ion

Škoda Octavia other specifications

Name	Škoda Octavia
Image	Skoda Octavia IV liftback (cropped).jpg
Sp	uk
Caption	Škoda Octavia IV liftback
Aka	Škoda Octavia TourIn markets where the Mk2 models was introduced in 2004.Škoda Octavia TraditionŠkoda Octavia Drive
Model Code	1U
Motor	85 kW Permanent magnet AC synchronous motor (iV / RS iV)
Drivetrain	MHEV (1.0 eTSI 110) (1.5 eTSI 150) PHEV (Octavia iV PHEV)

Škoda Octavia generations and model years

Where a source covers multiple generations, CarCareTool selects the generation(s) that best match this catalog model instead of mixing unrelated variants.

Generation / scope	Years	Engine	Transmission	Drivetrain
Škoda Octavia	1996–present	Not specified	Not specified	Not specified
Škoda Octavia Mk1	1996–2010 (Czech Republic)2001–2011 (Ukraine)2002–2010 (India)2005–2010 (Kazakhstan)	'''Petrol:'''1.4 L 8v I41.4 L 16v I4 1.6 L 8v I41.8 L 20v I41.8 L 20v I4 turbo2.0 L 8v I4'''Diesel:'''1.9 L 8v I4 SDI1.9 L 8v I4 TDI	5/6-speed manual4/5-speed automatic	Not specified
Škoda Octavia Mk2	March 2004–March 2013	'''Petrol:'''1.2 L TSI SOHC I41.4 L MPI DOHC I41.4 L TSI DOHC I41.6 L SOHC I41.6 L MPI SOHC I41.6 L FSI DOHC I41.8 L TSI DOHC I42.0 L MPI DOHC I42.0 L FSI DOHC I42.0 L TFSI DOHC I42.0 L TSI DOHC I4'''Diesel:'''1.6 L TDI CR DOHC I41.9 L TDI PD SOHC I42.0 L TDI PD SOHC I42.0 L TDI PD DOHC I42.0 L TDI CR DOHC I4	5/6-speed manual6-speed automatic6/7-speed ''DSG'' dual-clutch automatic	Not specified
Škoda Octavia Mk3	December 2012–20192014–2023 (China)	'''Petrol:'''1.0 L TSI DOHC I31.2 L TSI DOHC I41.4 L TSI DOHC I41.5 L TSI DOHC I41.6 L MPI DOHC I4 (for Egypt/Russia/China)1.8 L TSI DOHC I42.0 L TSI DOHC I4'''Petrol CNG:'''1.4 L TSI DOHC I4'''Diesel:'''1.6 L TDI CR DOHC I42.0 L TDI CR DOHC I4	5/6-speed manual6/7-speed automatic (DSG)	Not specified
Škoda Octavia Mk4	November 2019 – present (Global)2021–2026 (China)	'''Petrol:'''; 1.0 L TSI 110 I3; 1.4 L TSI 150 I4; 1.5 L TSI 150 I4; 1.6 L MPI 110 I4; 2.0 L TSI 190 I4; 2.0 L TSI 250 I4; '''Petrol CNG:'''; 1.5 L TGI 130 I4; '''Petrol PHEV:'''; 1.4 L ''DGEA'' TSI turbo I4+electric motor, 150 kW (iV); 1.4 L ''DGEA'' TSI turbo I4+electric motor, 180 kW (RS iV); '''Petrol mild hybrid:'''; 1.0 L TSI 110 I3; 1.5 L TSI 150 I4; '''Diesel:'''; 2.0 L TDI 115 I4; 2.0 L TDI 150 I4; 2.0 L TDI 200 I4	6-speed manual transmission 6-speed automatic transmission6/7-speed dual-clutch automatic DSG 8-speed automatic Aisin AWF8F35/45	MHEV (1.0 eTSI 110) (1.5 eTSI 150) PHEV (Octavia iV PHEV)

Škoda Octavia features and equipment

Features shown below are tied to the available source material for this model. Equipment can vary by year, trim and market.

Standard or documented features

✓It was available in the Laurin & Klement trim (which included air conditioning

✓leather and cruise control among others), but also equipped with other features such as a telephone, reading lights and folding tables

TIRE PRESSURE

Recommended tire pressure for Škoda Octavia

Check the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s cold inflation pressure. CarCareTool estimates are clearly labelled when an exact verified value is unavailable.

Normal load33 PSI front32 PSI rear

Fully loaded35 PSI front35 PSI rear

Load condition	Front	Rear	Status
Normal	33 PSI	32 PSI	Estimate
Fully loaded	35 PSI	35 PSI	Estimate

Calculate how much air to add

Frequently asked questions about Škoda Octavia

These FAQs are generated automatically for this specific vehicle from the specifications, features and ownership data available in CarCareTool. Questions are selected by relevance so the page focuses on details that can actually be answered for this model.

What engine does the Škoda Octavia have?

The available source data lists the Škoda Octavia engine as '''Petrol:'''1.4 L 8v I41.4 L 16v I4 1.6 L 8v I41.8 L 20v I41.8 L 20v I4 turbo2.0 L 8v I4'''Diesel:'''1.9 L 8v I4 SDI1.9 L 8v I4 TDI. Engine availability can differ by model year and market.

What tire pressure should I use for the Škoda Octavia?

For the correct setting, use the cold inflation pressure on the vehicle placard or in the owner’s manual. When CarCareTool does not have a verified configuration-specific value, its starting estimate is 33 PSI front and 32 PSI rear for normal load. This is an estimate, not an OEM recommendation.

What is the best engine oil for the Škoda Octavia?

There is no single best engine oil for every Škoda Octavia configuration. Use the viscosity grade and manufacturer approval specified for the exact engine in the owner’s manual.

What body style is the Škoda Octavia?

The Škoda Octavia is classified as a 5-door liftback5-door estate.

What are the dimensions of the Škoda Octavia?

The available source data lists length 4511 mm (1996–00)4507 mm (2000–10, liftback)4513 mm (2000–10, estate), width 1731 mm, height 1429 mm (1996–00, liftback)1448 mm (1996–00, estate)1431 mm (2000–10, liftback)1457 mm (2000–10, estate), and wheelbase 2512 mm.

What transmission does the Škoda Octavia have?

The available source data lists 5/6-speed manual4/5-speed automatic transmission options for the Škoda Octavia.

Is the Škoda Octavia FWD, RWD or AWD?

The listed drivetrain/layout for the Škoda Octavia is MHEV (1.0 eTSI 110) (1.5 eTSI 150) PHEV (Octavia iV PHEV).

Who makes the Škoda Octavia?

The manufacturer listed for the Škoda Octavia is Škoda Auto.

When was the Škoda Octavia produced?

The available source data describes production as 1996–present.

How much does the Škoda Octavia weigh?

The available source data lists a kerb/curb weight of 1265 –. Actual weight can vary with engine, trim and equipment.

Where was the Škoda Octavia built?

The available source record lists assembly information as Mladá Boleslav, Czech RepublicPoznań, PolandSarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaAurangabad, India (Škoda India)Solomonovo, Ukraine.

What class of car is the Škoda Octavia?

The Škoda Octavia is listed in the Small family car (C) class.

What platform does the Škoda Octavia use?

The available source data lists the platform/chassis as Volkswagen Group A4 (PQ34).

What battery does the Škoda Octavia use?

The available source data lists battery information as 13 kWh Li-ion. Exact battery size and fitment should be matched to the engine and market.

Which markets or countries sold the Škoda Octavia?

The CarCareTool catalog currently associates the Škoda Octavia with DE, ES, FI, GB, IE, LU, NL, NZ, UA. Market availability and specifications can differ.

What replaced the Škoda Octavia?

The available vehicle data lists a later model or generation as the successor where applicable.

What cars are related to the Škoda Octavia?

The available source data identifies related models as Audi A3 Mk1Audi S3 Mk1SEAT León Mk1SEAT Toledo Mk2Volkswagen Golf Mk4Volkswagen Jetta Mk4. Relationships can vary by market and generation.

How often should I check the tire pressure on the Škoda Octavia?

Check the tires regularly and before long trips, with the tires cold. Use the vehicle placard or owner’s manual as the source of the manufacturer’s recommended pressure.

Should I use the tire sidewall pressure for the Škoda Octavia?

No. The maximum pressure printed on the tire sidewall is not automatically the vehicle’s recommended setting. Use the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the correct cold inflation pressure.

Does the recommended tire pressure change when the Škoda Octavia is fully loaded?

It can. Many vehicles specify a different cold pressure for heavier loads. Check the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the exact loading condition.

Data sources and verification are available in the page editor; exact specifications can vary by year, market, trim and engine.

Škoda Octavia images

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