Skoda Octavia 2017–2019 car dimensions: 4667 mm long, 1814 mm wide and 1465 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,247 kg. Braked towing is 1,300 kg.
All trims get an 8-inch Bolero touchscreen with SmartLink+ for wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus Bluetooth. Base S has manual air conditioning. SE adds dual-zone climate control and cruise control. Rear parking sensors arrive on SE, with front sensors on SE Technology and above. Front Assist automatic emergency braking is standard from SE L. Lane Assist and Blind Spot Detect with rear traffic alert are standard on Laurin & Klement or optional lower down. A reversing camera is optional across most grades.
The Estate offers 610 litres with seats up, expanding to 1740 litres with the rear seats folded. A 60:40 split rear bench and optional variable boot floor help keep the load area practical for everyday use.
The 1.0 TSI Estate can tow up to 1300 kg braked or 610 kg unbraked. Payload is listed at 625 kg. Trailer Assist is available as an option with a tow bar.
The cabin offers generous space for five with supportive seats that adjust for height and lumbar on many grades. Higher trims add electric multi-way front seats with memory. Dual-zone climate control keeps front occupants comfortable. A heated steering wheel and heated front seats appear on mid to top grades or as options, with rear seat heating also available on select packs. The estate gains an optional panoramic sunroof that brightens the interior. Practical storage and armrests make daily use easy.
Combined fuel use around 4.8 l/100 km NEDC for the 1.0 TSI estate
Service intervals flexible LongLife up to 30 000 km or 2 years, or fixed 15 000 km/1 year
Euro NCAP 5-star rating from 2013 tests applies to this generation
Standard safety includes ESC, multi-collision brake, dual front airbags, side and curtain airbags, driver knee airbag
The 1.0 TSI petrol engine returns combined consumption near 4.8 l/100 km under NEDC testing for the estate, with urban figures around 5.9 l/100 km and extra-urban near 4.2 l/100 km. Real-world mixed driving often sits higher depending on conditions.
Servicing follows either a fixed schedule of oil and filter changes every 15 000 km or 12 months, or the variable LongLife system that can stretch to 30 000 km or 24 months based on driving style. Brake fluid changes occur every two years. Spark plugs and cabin filters need attention at longer intervals.
Crash safety earned a full five stars in Euro NCAP testing for the third-generation Octavia. Standard equipment covers electronic stability control with multi-collision braking, seven airbags including a driver knee bag, and seat-belt reminders. Optional packs add adaptive cruise, lane assist and blind-spot monitoring.
Keeping the car involves regular oil changes with the correct VW specification fluid and timely filter replacements. The estate’s large boot and practical features support everyday family use with low running demands when serviced on schedule.
Length 4667 mm, Width 1814 mm, Height 1465 mm, Wheelbase 2686 mm (Octavia 2017–2019)
Sources: manufacturer data, ŠKODA OCTAVIA press kit, technical specifications dated 10 January 2017, OCTAVIA COMBI petrol sheet, 1.0 TSI/85 kW manual column, The same press kit states up to nine airbags, with the driver's knee airbag standard and rear side airbags optional.