Skoda Octavia Reviews

Skoda Octavia (New)

Owner verdict (Driver Power 2010):

The Czech firm was hoping it would be three wins in three years for the latest Octavia, but in the end the top-value family model has had to settle for third place.

With a Driver Power record no other car can match, notching up its fourth podium position is still a brilliant result.

Comfort is its one weakness – while 38th is hardly a disgrace, it’s the Octavia’s lowest rating. Third place for practicality is the highlight, and with the facelifted variant now on sale, these ratings could get a boost.

It hasn’t matched its previous successes, but there are few better family models available.

Skoda Octavia (Old)

Owner verdict (Driver Power 2010):

After breaking into the top five in 2005, Skoda’s first Octavia is showing its age with dated performance and handling plus increasing reliability and quality faults.

But its scorecard is testament to the integrity of the design – it has finished ahead of many far newer rivals.

Disagree? Tell us about your car in Driver Power 2011