Octavia 2017–2019 car dimensions: 4689 mm long, 1814 mm wide and 1452 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,442 kg. Braked towing is 1,600 kg.
The cabin features sports seats with good side support and RS branding, dual-zone Climatronic climate control as standard, and a multifunction sports steering wheel. An 8-inch Bolero touchscreen is standard with SmartLink+ for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay via USB. Cruise control is standard. Front and rear parking sensors with display visualisation come as standard. Front Assist automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, Lane Assist, Blind Spot Detect and a reversing camera are optional extras.
The estate boot holds 610 litres with seats up and expands to 1740 litres with the rear seats folded. A removable LED torch charges while driving. The loading sill sits at a practical height for everyday use.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1600 kg and unbraked 720 kg on the manual 2.0 TSI. Payload including driver is 566 kg. Sports suspension lowered by 15 mm is standard along with XDS+.
The cabin is sporty and black-themed with RS sports seats that have high side supports and integrated headrests. Electric multi-way adjustment for the front seats is optional, as is a panoramic roof on the estate. Heated steering wheel comes standard, with heated rear seats available as an option. LED ambient lighting in ten colours and a flat-bottom leather wheel add to the focused feel. Space is generous for the class, with solid materials and practical storage.
2.0 TSI petrol needs min. 95 RON, combined use around 6.5 l/100 km, 50-litre tank
Variable service interval: first at 2 years or 30,000 km, then yearly or 30,000 km
Euro NCAP 5 stars (93% adult, 86% child protection)
Up to 9 airbags standard plus ESC with XDS+
Front Assist with pedestrian protection and other assists available
The 2.0 TSI 230 runs on unleaded petrol of at least 95 RON. Official combined consumption sits near 6.5 l/100 km with CO2 around 149 g/km. The tank holds 50 litres.
Servicing follows a variable interval shown on the display. The first is due after two years or 30,000 km, then every year or 30,000 km. Fixed options of 15,000 km/year also apply depending on setup. Brake fluid changes start after three years then every two.
Safety scored five Euro NCAP stars with strong adult and child scores. Standard kit includes multiple airbags (up to nine), ESC and tyre pressure monitoring. New assists such as Front Assist with predictive pedestrian protection, Blind Spot Detect and Rear Traffic Alert raise active safety.
Keep the car with regular oil changes using quality fuel. The sports chassis and brakes suit mixed use. the estate boot is practical for daily loads. Warranty covers two years unlimited, three years paint and twelve years rust.
Length 4689 mm, Width 1814 mm, Height 1452 mm, Wheelbase 2680 mm (Octavia 2017–2019)
Sources: manufacturer data, Škoda Auto, ŠKODA OCTAVIA COMBI RS technical specifications, 29 May 2017, 2.0 TSI/169 kW manual column, The German model press text of May 2017 states the driver knee airbag is standard and the rear side airbags are optional.