Octavia 2013–2016 car dimensions: 4685 mm long, 1814 mm wide and 1449 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,420 kg. Braked towing is 1,600 kg.
Dual-zone Climatronic air conditioning is standard, as is cruise control and rear parking sensors. Sports seats in fabric/leather mix with RS detailing and a multifunction leather steering wheel come fitted. Higher-spec radios and navigation add a colour touchscreen. Front Assist for automatic emergency braking, Lane Assist and a reversing camera are optional extras. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay arrive as SmartLink options on later cars in the run.
The liftback boot holds 590 litres with seats up and expands to 1580 litres when the 60:40 rear seats are folded. Remote seat release and cargo nets or elements help secure loads.
Braked towing capacity is 1600 kg and unbraked around 710 kg depending on engine and gearbox. Payload is 542 kg.
Sports suspension lowered by about 15 mm is standard for sharper handling while retaining everyday practicality.
Sports seats with integrated headrests, lumbar support and red or grey stitching give firm side support yet stay comfortable on long runs. Dual-zone Climatronic keeps front temperatures separate and includes a cooled glovebox. The perforated-leather three-spoke multifunction wheel and black cabin with RS badges feel purposeful. The interior is class-leadingly roomy with tall headroom and easy access. Electric front seats with memory and a panoramic or tilt sunroof are optional extras.
2.0 TSI combined fuel use 6.2 l/100 km. 2.0 TDI 4.6 l/100 km
LongLife variable service up to 30 000 km or 2 years. fixed option 15 000 km or 1 year
Euro NCAP 5 stars (adult 93 %, child 86 %, pedestrian 66 %, assist 66 %)
Seven airbags standard including driver knee. rear side airbags optional (up to nine)
ESC with XDS electronic differential lock, multi-collision brake and fatigue detection standard
Petrol and diesel 2.0-litre engines both carry start-stop and brake-energy recovery as standard. Official combined figures sit at 6.2 l/100 km for the 220 PS TSI and 4.6 l/100 km for the 184 PS TDI, with CO2 from 119 g/km on the diesel.
Service follows the LongLife flexible schedule shown on the dash—up to 30 000 km or two years—provided the correct oil is used. A fixed 15 000 km/one-year interval can be selected. Brake fluid is first changed after three years then every two years. DSG oil every 60 000 km.
The Octavia scored five Euro NCAP stars in 2013. Standard kit includes dual front, front-side and curtain airbags plus a driver knee bag, ESC, ASR, ABS, hill-hold and tyre-pressure monitoring. Front Assist emergency braking, lane assist and adaptive cruise were optional or pack items.
Keep the car with regular oil changes matching the chosen interval and quality fuel. The rigid body, sports chassis and large boot make everyday ownership straightforward. simply-clever storage solutions help with practical use.
Length 4685 mm, Width 1814 mm, Height 1449 mm, Wheelbase 2680 mm (Octavia 2013–2016)
Sources: manufacturer data, Škoda Auto technical data sheet “ŠKODA Octavia RS”, 30 May 2016, pre-facelift liftback column 2.0 TSI/162 kW manual, 220 PS is Škoda’s published pairing for, Airbag count is from the Škoda Octavia RS launch statement.