About the Skoda Octavia
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2017 Skoda Octavia is a medium-sized car offered in both 5D station wagon and 5D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $22,990 for the Ambition variant and topping out at $43,190 for the RS 230.
There are 6 variants of the Octavia available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2016.
Engine options include 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (110kW/250Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/320Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (162kW/350Nm) and 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (132kW/280Nm). Available with manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2017 Octavia was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
2017 Skoda Octavia Price
Style
Ambition
RS
Scout
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, 4x4 | $33,290 |
RS 230
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $41,490 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $43,190 |
Scout Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $38,990 |
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2017 Skoda Octavia Specs
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2017 Skoda Octavia Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2017 Skoda Octavia Fuel Economy
There are 10 different fuel economy figures for the Skoda Octavia
The most fuel efficient Skoda Octavia is the Style with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 4.7L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Skoda Octavia that uses the most amount of fuel is the Scout Premium with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.8L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 6.7L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Skoda Octavia variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Skoda Octavia | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.2 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 4.7 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.3 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 4.7 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Skoda Octavia?
The Skoda Octavia has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2017 Skoda Octavia Warranty
What is the warranty on a Skoda Octavia?
The Skoda Octavia offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Skoda Octavia FAQs
The cheapest Skoda Octavia is the Ambition that starts from $22,990.
The most expensive Skoda Octavia is the RS 230 that starts from $43,190.
The best towing capacity of a Skoda Octavia is offered by the Scout which can tow 2000 kg
The largest Skoda Octavia is the Scout which measures 1814mm wide, 4685mm in length and sits 1531mm tall.
The most powerful Skoda Octavia is the RS 230 which has 169kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Skoda Octavia is built in Czech Republic and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Skoda Octavia is the Scout which weighs 2096 kg (kerb weight).
The Skoda Octavia may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or premium unleaded.