Skoda Octavia 2009–2013 car dimensions: 4569 mm long, 1769 mm wide and 1468 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,440 kg. Braked towing is 1,400 kg.
Manual air conditioning is standard. Dual-zone climate control is standard on Elegance and higher trims or optional lower down. Cruise control is standard on Elegance, GreenLine, vRS and Scout or optional on S and SE. The Bolero touchscreen radio is standard from SE upwards, while base S has a Swing CD unit. Acoustic rear parking sensors are standard on Elegance, L&K and Scout or optional elsewhere. No factory Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, lane keep assist or reversing camera.
Boot space measures 605 litres with seats up and expands to 1655 litres with the 60/40 split rear seats folded. Roof rails and lashing eyelets are fitted, with a variable boot floor available on higher trims.
Braked towing capacity is typically 1200-1500 kg depending on engine, with unbraked around 600-650 kg. Payload is generally 600 kg. Scout models feature raised suspension for light off-road use while vRS has sports suspension.
The cabin offers a spacious layout with firm supportive seats and soft-touch upper surfaces for a solid feel. Dual-zone climate control is available on mid and higher grades. Higher trims add electric memory driver seats, heated front seats and optional heated rear seats plus an electric or panoramic glass sunroof. Extra sound deadening on facelift models keeps the interior quieter on the road.
Petrol TSI and diesel TDI engines available across the range.
Long-life service intervals available up to two years depending on engine and oil type.
Four-star Euro NCAP rating.
Front and side airbags plus ABS standard. ESP and curtain airbags on higher grades or as options.
ISOFIX child seat points standard.
The estate runs a choice of petrol and diesel engines that deliver solid everyday efficiency without excess complexity. Higher-output versions pair well with the optional DSG gearbox for smoother shifts.
Service intervals follow fixed or long-life schedules based on the oil specification fitted. Regular oil and filter changes keep the engines reliable over high mileages.
Crash protection earned a four-star Euro NCAP result. Standard kit covers dual front and side airbags with ABS. ESP becomes standard on DSG, 4x4, Scout, vRS and L&K models while curtain airbags are standard on L&K or optional elsewhere.
The large load bay and practical storage make the car easy to live with for family or work use. Build quality holds up well when serviced on schedule.
Length 4569 mm, Width 1769 mm, Height 1468 mm, Wheelbase 2578 mm (Octavia 2009–2013)
Sources: manufacturer data, Skoda Australia new Octavia brochure, auto-data.net and vehiclesizes.com.