William Stopford
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Skoda Octavia Comparison
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2026 Skoda Octavia - Select
1.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
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Overview
Variant
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Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
1.5 L
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.1 / 100 km
Power and torque
110kW / 250Nm
882km
Warranty
7 years
Doors
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Automatic Door Closing
Rear Boot Hatch: yes
Embedded Infotainment User Interface
UI Number of Months Online Services: Unlimited
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Virtual Assistant: Other
Navigational Systems
Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Map Updates Months of Subscription: 0
Screen Size (in): 10.00
Traffic Info: yes
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Includes Walk Away Locking: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 3
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 2
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 48
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Engine (cc): 1498
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.5
Number of Cylinders: 4
WLTP Emissions
HEV Charge Sustaining Testing Type: Hev Charge Sustaining
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
Main Capacity (L): 45
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 9.9
Main Type: Total
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Location: Belt-Integrated Starter Generator
Motor 1 Number: 1
Electric Power Source
Battery Supplier: Other
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Battery Voltage: 48.0
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 0.60
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Useable Battery (kWh): 0.60
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 13.00
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 10.00
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 882
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 548
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 19.6
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 5.1
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 55
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 46
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
WLTP HEV Charge Sustaining Standard: Wltp Hev Charge Sustaining
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.5
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 150
Maximum Power (kW): 110
Maximum Torque (Nm): 250
Measurement Standard: ISO
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 5.1
Secondary Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 150
Maximum Power (kW): 110
Maximum Torque (Nm): 250
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 7
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 18
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 18
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 14.3
Departure Angle: 12.8
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 54.9
Rear Seat Down (L): 1555
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 21.2
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 600
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10400
Front Track (in): 60.6
Front Track (mm): 1539
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.6
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 143
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.1
Overall Height (in): 57.9
Overall Height (mm): 1470
Overall Length (in): 185.0
Overall Length (mm): 4698
Overall Width Folded Mirror (in): 72.0
Overall Width Folded Mirror (mm): 1829
Overall Width (in): 71.4
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 78.9
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2003
Overall Width (mm): 1814
Rear Track (in): 60.3
Rear Track (mm): 1531
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.4
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11100
Wheelbase (in): 105.7
Wheelbase (mm): 2686
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.9
Front Headroom (mm): 1038
Rear Headroom (in): 38.2
Rear Headroom (mm): 970
Front Hip Room (in): 57.6
Front Hip Room (mm): 1463
Rear Hip Room (in): 56.9
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1444
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.6
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1413
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 54.1
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1375
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: Mqb-Evo
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Complex Surface
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Metallic
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Blind
Location: Side
Side Blind Type: Manual
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 660
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1455
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1862
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4105
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1436
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3166
Tare Weight (kg): 1410
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 80
Audio System
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
USB (Rear): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 2
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 8
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 8
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Integrated: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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