Skoda Octavia 2009–2013 car dimensions: 4569 mm long, 1769 mm wide and 1462 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,425 kg. Braked towing is 1,200 kg.
Cruise control is standard, along with a trip computer, height- and lumbar-adjustable front seats, power windows and cooled front armrest storage. The 1.6 has semi-automatic air conditioning and an eight-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 system. Dual-zone climate control and a 6.5-inch colour touchscreen are standard only on higher grades. Parking sensors are optional.
Liftback cargo space is 560 litres with seats up. The 60/40 split-fold rear seats open this to 1420 litres. A cargo net and bag hooks are fitted.
Braked towing capacity is 1200 kg and unbraked is 600 kg. No payload, heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension figures are given for the 1.6 MPI.
The cabin feels practical and roomy with high-quality plastics and materials for the class. Front seats offer height and lumbar adjustment plus good support for long trips. There is a multi-function leather steering wheel, cooled front armrest storage, cooled and illuminated glovebox, rear reading lamps, door pockets that hold litre bottles, and a large 560-litre boot that expands with the 60/40 split-fold rear seats. An optional electric glass sunroof and optional heated front seats with leather are available on some grades.
Fuel use 7.8 L/100 km combined for the five-speed manual on 95 RON premium unleaded.
Service interval every 15,000 km or 12 months.
4-star ANCAP safety rating.
Standard six airbags, ESP with ABS, EBD and ASR, plus active front head restraints.
Three-year unlimited kilometre warranty with roadside assistance.
The 1.6 MPI petrol engine runs on 95 RON premium unleaded and returns 7.8 L/100 km combined in five-speed manual form or 8.3 L/100 km with the six-speed automatic. CO2 figures sit at 185 g/km for the manual and 198 g/km for the auto.
Servicing follows a 15,000 km or 12-month schedule. The car carries a three-year unlimited kilometre warranty that includes 24-hour roadside assistance plus three-year paint and 12-year anti-corrosion cover.
Safety kit standard across the range includes six airbags (dual front, front side and curtain), electronic stability control, ABS, electronic brake-force distribution, traction control, height-adjustable front seatbelts with pre-tensioners and active front head restraints. The model holds a four-star ANCAP rating from 2007 testing.
Living with the car centres on its spacious cabin and class-leading boot volume. Height and lumbar adjustable front seats plus plentiful storage make daily use straightforward, while the full-size spare and solid build quality support long-term ownership.
Length 4569 mm, Width 1769 mm, Height 1462 mm, Wheelbase 2578 mm (Octavia 2009–2013)
Sources: manufacturer data, Škoda Australia, The new Škoda Octavia brochure.