First and foremost, the Skoda Octavia offers generous space for occupants and a bigger boot than most competitors from the class above, plus its plush interior and frugal engines make it a fantastic car for covering big distances in. The 1.5-litre TSI 150 petrol engine with well-equipped SE L trim is our pick of the range.
This is the most powerful petrol engine available with a seven-speed automatic gearbox (except the vRS). It comes with mild-hybrid tech to boost fuel economy and has a 0-62mph time of 8.5sec. Top speed is also 142mph.
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