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Good day, dear forum users! So I decided to write a review about my Skoda Octavia A5 1.6 automatic transmission 2012. Well, I'll start right away with the main thing! Don’t trust anyone when they say that this car “doesn’t work.” It's coming! It's still coming! and besides, she does it with such comfort, this delight is simply impossible to convey, in general, I cannot get enough of it. Of course, if you compare it with a three-liter engine or higher, then there is not enough torque. And therefore, do not believe in the scarecrows that this car is a vegetable. Nothing like this! Those who are thinking about whether or not to buy this car, this review is for you. Why, yes, it’s trivial because when I was choosing what to take, I read these damn reviews on the Internet, where someone writes that he’s going, and someone writes that he’s not going. There was such a mess in my head, there were such doubts, I seemed to like the car externally and internally, but what if it’s really a vegetable, I thought. I’ll say right away that I bought it used, with a mileage of 15,000 km, test drives were no longer carried out on it at that time, and I didn’t have any friends who owned this car. That’s why I was very worried before the purchase, because I wasn’t buying a pencil, but a car for six hundred and a penny rubles!

So I'm happy with this car, why, yes, because it exceeded my greatest expectations from it. Namely!

I was afraid that he wouldn’t go, but he went, and how he went.

Strengths:

• Quite economical when driving slowly
• Comfortable, which is fundamental given my height of 193cm
• Rich ambiance package + second package
• Clearance
• Trunk
• Reliability of used power units

Weak sides:

• Dirty wide thresholds - you get dirty no matter how you lift your feet.
• Dirty rear bumper - you get dirty
• Probably the price, if it were a hundred cheaper, there would be no price)

Review of Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (Skoda Octavia) 2011 Part 2

Hi all. So the car was sold, or rather traded in to the dealership in exchange for a new car.

The car was fine in every way, drove great, didn’t break down. But it's a waste of oil... When I bought it, with a mileage of 60 thousand km. Oil consumption was 2 liters per 10,000, and at 90t.km the oil began to go out in buckets.. 4-5 liters per 10,000, and this is without racing. If you heat it, the level will drop over the evening. I estimated the cost of repairs - 150 thousand rubles. This is a piston replacement; the rings cannot be changed separately. I don’t have much money, so I bought an apartment on New Year’s Eve.

I tried to sell it myself - in 2 months of selling to the author - 1 call from a real person, and 1000 from parking lots. He spat, gave it to the trade-in, paid an additional 50 thousand, and left in a new Solaris. I probably won’t deal with Volkswagen again.

Strengths:

Nothing broke

Quite comfortable

Weak sides:

Review of Skoda Octavia 1.6 (Skoda Octavia) 2009 Part 4

It's been a long time since I wrote anything about my car. To be honest, there is nothing special to write about. As usual, when everything is satisfactory, the consumer remains silent, and if there are any problems, then immediately reviews and chats in comments and other social activity :)

I have already written about the pros and cons of this car for myself, so I won’t dwell on them again; I haven’t discovered anything new for myself since the last review. I will write about the most pressing issues - breakdowns, repairs and expenses.

Maintenance and repair:

Strengths:

• Comfortable
• Reliable
• Inexpensive to operate

Weak sides:

Review of Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI (Skoda Octavia) 2012 Part 2

A little over a year and a half has flown by unnoticed and a lot has changed since that time. At the moment, more than 40 thousand km have been covered and certain conclusions can already be drawn. Overall, I’m happy with the car, there haven’t been any major problems, except that the light bulbs burn out periodically and recently the brake pedal started squeaking. At TO45 I’ll be bothering the dealer about this problem. The car continues to delight with its dynamics (and now it’s amazing after some modifications) and versatility in the full sense of the word. I can say with responsibility that this is one of the few optimal offers on the market that can satisfy even the most picky and selective car owners, but only if the latter prefer exclusively manual transmission.

I drove the fully factory version of the car for about six months and enjoyed life, especially in winter, because all-wheel drive makes all the difference. Then firmware appeared from one famous tuning company, specializing mainly in VAGs. And then “Ostap got carried away”... Fortunately, it was a discount season, I couldn’t resist and changed my white horse. I was filled with joy at what happened. But it turned out to be 190 hp. and 320Nm. In addition, through a lot of torment and torture, the Americans, through cunning coding using VAS PC, discovered a way to COMPLETELY disable ALL security systems (such as ESP, etc.) with a standard button from the cabin, which undoubtedly gave a lot of freedom and positivity on special ice and snow-covered roads in the Moscow region (I drove a Subaru WRX on ice just for fun, it felt almost 1 to 1!!! Believe it or not). Then, closer to spring, some misunderstandings began - a wave-like boost appeared with the throttle fully open, which became very annoying (and, by the way, I’m not the only one, there was a whole epic there). It turned out that the whole issue lies in the “curvature” of the software itself and we need to solve this somehow, because it’s torture to continue driving like this! And everything was resolved by itself, I just went and returned everything to its original factory state, which I was incredibly happy about. The car started to drive not so fast, but most importantly - smoothly and very smoothly. And I wouldn’t stop there, but what a shame it was that during this period of time a lot of different original “hardware” from older “brothers” in the concern had accumulated in my garage, which was just begging to be installed. And by chance, a person was found who was really well versed in this issue, who kindly installed the stale and dusty pieces of hardware and “made friends” of them with the ECU, or, in simple terms, the scout’s brain. With the setup itself, everything is also not very simple and a very small number of people around the world can write it efficiently. They wrote to me all the way in Greece in several stages.

At the moment, my little animal has about 290 Czech-German ponies and about 430 Nm of torque (at the flywheel). This was achieved within a couple of weeks and as a result, a golden mean was obtained between the budget, impact and load on all components and assemblies specifically for the scout. I won’t describe the config as a whole, I’ll just say that they interfered with the hardware, but not very deeply. Considering that there is all-wheel drive, this power turned out to be quite enough. The box with the factory clutch is also quite good for now, they live amicably and happily, but I’m already thinking about a future replacement with a reinforced version from Audi’s older brother. The suspension is not ice, although it is not very good for a factory scout - it tends to bang on every speed bump (there are analogues from the Kayaba, but the budget is still a bit tight). Naturally, the brakes were changed, since there weren’t enough standard ones even on the factory version. Now there are 312mm ATE Power discs and ATE ceramic pads - gold in the middle in terms of price/quality.

Strengths:

• Spacious
• Economical
• Powerful
• Four-wheel drive
• Insurance price

Weak sides:

• Suspension
• Standard brakes
• Lack of automatic or DSG on this version
• Liquidity on the secondary market
• Maslozhor on cars produced before November 2011

Review of Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (Skoda Octavia) 2011

We bought on credit and took a long time to choose.

I settled on the Octavia because of the normal price and good equipment.

I'm still happy with the car, with modest consumption highway/city (6-7.5 / 9.5-11.5) depends on workload and driving pace, the car is very maneuverable, nimble, there is always a reserve when overtaking, very roomy, after Nissan Extraila was surprised for a long time by its volume. I live outside the city + I travel a lot for work + vacations by car (Nizhny Novgorod - Crimea - Caucasus), nothing broke during operation! At the moment, I am replacing the clutch under warranty (they have a problem - it can be cured by replacement), the gearbox has a 5-year warranty! So no problem, now I’m looking at the Superb, as my family is growing, I need a bigger car.

Strengths:

• Roomy
• Nimble
• Economical
• Inexpensive to maintain, average maintenance is 8500-10000 rubles

Weak sides:

• Poor sound insulation

Review of Skoda Octavia 1.6 (Skoda Octavia) 2012

I had plans to change my car in 2014, I planned to exchange my Skoda Roomster for an Octavia, or for a diesel Citroen C4. However, the news that the new Octavia will not have naturally aspirated engines forced me to speed up and change the car already in 2013. So, Option 3. Either a Citroen C4 diesel with a discount costs 780, a roomster is ready to be picked up for 390, or an Octavia 1.6 automatic transmission with a discount costs 720, a roomster is ready to be picked up for 350 in Novosibirsk. Or the same Octavia in its native Kemerovo, at the same price, but the Roomster is taken for exactly 300. I went to make an advance payment and return the car to Citroen, and, maybe unfortunately, or maybe on the contrary fortunately, there are no cars for which there is a 150 thousand discount. There are two cars, but with such a set of additional options... it’s a bummer, I’m not ready to pay for these options, at least at that time.

I’m selling my Roomster 1.6 automatic transmission with a mileage of just over 180 t.km., or rather, having traded it in. in Novosibirsk, leaving from there in an Octavia. By the end of the first thousand, I installed an alarm system on the car, installed Webasto so that in addition to pre-heating, it also works as an after-heater for the engine, and installed an LPG system. It so happened that all my last cars were capable of running on propane. He didn’t make an exception for Octavia either. The spare tire rests peacefully in the spacious trunk, and when the need arises, the spare tire or cargo can easily be placed in the box above the roof of the car. In addition, I changed the car radio and installed the standard Bolero. What I liked about it is that it can be switched programmatically in such a way that the speaker outputs become linear. Then the processor, amplifier, acoustics, Shumka - this will probably happen later, until the WAV sound suits me. I also didn’t ignore the wheels, left the stamping for the winter, bought castings for the summer, and to top it off, a roof rack. The Tulle box remains from the previous car; by the way, its dimensions are in perfect harmony with the sedan-like appearance. And finally, I glued the armor onto the muzzle, so as not to bother with chips and traces of insects.

On the move, the car drives pleasantly, but the power is not a storm, but it accelerates quite well. With skillful switching in manual mode, the box even allows you to play around a little. By the way, by the end of that period, which many call running-in, the car quite easily, on a cruise, covers distances between cities at a speed of 150 km/h, when the situation allows. While consuming around 12 liters of gas. With a quieter ride, consumption decreases and becomes around 9 liters of gas. In the city, if you have to drive despite traffic jams through the central streets, the consumption is usually 12-13 liters; when driving on the outskirts it is reduced to 11 liters.

Strengths:

• Reliable, unpretentious, economical for those who can count
• Convenient car

Weak sides:

• Not an F1 car

Hello, friends and more.

I decided to write a review, I would like to immediately ask you to exclude criticism regarding my comparisons and purely emotional impressions regarding the car; in these matters, your tastes, preferences, etc. play a role. If someone assures me that the Logan is more comfortable than the 7 Series, or the Corsa is more spacious than the Taureg - well, it’s up to you, you have the right to think so, but it’s useless to tell me about it - I have my own opinion, you have yours. How many people - so many opinions. ;)

I’ll say right away that I didn’t operate this car in extreme conditions and didn’t try to get the most out of it, initially it was a machine for moving the butt from point A to point B, and by and large it performed these functions.

Strengths:

• Low consumption
• Dynamics among classmates
• Low price
• Good brakes
• Spacious trunk

Weak sides:

• PPD is rubbish
• Front-wheel drive
• Appearance

Review of Skoda Octavia Scout 2.0 TDI DSG6 (Skoda Octavia) 2010 Part 4

Hello, car enthusiasts!

I decided to drop a few lines about my tractor. And the mileage is already decent and, most importantly, the long-standing promise to post an overclocking video. I’m posting the acceleration from 0 to 195 (it didn’t work anymore, I ran into someone on the Moscow Ring Road several times) and from 110 to 160. The second part of the video memory of Andriano’s review about the Sportage 1.7 diesel. If I remember, he had 16 seconds. I got about 13 seconds. I think it's not bad. I checked it on the navigator, the speed of 100 is 105 according to the speedometer. The Scout accelerates as promised in the manual in about 10.2 seconds. The Germans don't lie.

Strengths:

• Diesel engine
• Economical
• Automatic all-wheel drive
• Dual clutch robot DSG6
• Good ground clearance
• Trunk
• No crickets
• Exclusivity
• Almost free helmet

Weak sides:

• Shumka
• After FF2, in winter mornings the windshield heating is not enough
• The radio could have picked up better
• Stiff suspension and rebound operation

Review of Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (152 hp / 1.8 l / 6 manual transmission) (Skoda Octavia) 2011 Part 4

Hi all!

I have long wanted to continue my story, but all the time I caught myself thinking that there was nothing special to say, I was waiting until the winter was over, maybe something worth everyone’s attention would appear. And here it is - the long-awaited May, although only the snowdrops that appeared just a week ago remind of spring, otherwise everything resembles deep autumn, cold, rainy and disgusting, well, okay, we’ll survive, not for the first time. So, I changed the wheels from winter non-studded Velcro to my native summer Turanza, which is Bridgestone, and again in the cabin you can hear the noise from these tires, while you are driving on fresh, smooth asphalt, then everything is in order, but as soon as you move off it onto our usual, then there is a good noise in the cabin. Spring operation brought with it the absence of such a problem as warming up the interior; who and how has not already discussed this topic of warming up engines TSI , it all boiled down to the fact that the Germans gave us a standard electric hair dryer, which, by the way, can be installed in the Skoda Octavia, since there is a link to this in the manual. Well, to hell with them, they clamped down so tightly, I didn’t start pointless debates around this topic (nothing will change anyway), but just went to Yekaterinburg (I wrote about this in a magazine, but for those who don’t know, I’m I’ll tell you in a few words) and for a certain amount they installed an autonomous “binar” boiler for me. After installation, I got rid of the thought of how my car would start if it had to spend the night on the street (I live in the north, winter and frost are our companions from December to February, I mean real winter and real frosts, those that are minus 25 and below) and the problem of warming up the interior disappeared, since this boiler, like boilers like it, can be used as a reheater, now in any frost (fortunately this winter the temperature did not drop below 35 degrees) 10 minutes after starting the engine temperature is 90 degrees and The cabin is already relatively warm, at least hot air is blowing from the stove. The only problem with this boiler is that antifreeze was constantly leaking from under one of the clamps, I removed the bumper three times to fix this problem and the last time I installed a second clamp for greater reliability, it seemed to help.

The following minor defect was discovered during snowfalls. When opening the fifth door, i.e. trunk, in the gutters on the sides I constantly saw snow, it easily gets there when brushing it off the car, and if there is an elastic band on top in the place of the hinges of the lid that covers a rather wide gap, then there is nothing like that on the sides. I didn’t like this and I did the following thing: I took a regular door seal in the form of a rubber tube (and I was lucky with the color - black) and glued it to the body in such a way that when the trunk was closed, the glass of the lid lay on the rubber band (you can look at the photo), Now the entire internal cavity is constantly clean, I am more than satisfied. By the way, there was another problem with this door, the fact is that it is heavy enough not to slam when closing, but at the same time it is light enough to close under its own weight, I once complained about this and said, that it would not hurt to install electric closers on such structures, but who will listen to me. So, I decided to slightly improve the sound insulation of the trunk and bought STP (thickness is about 2-3 mm, I don’t remember now). I pasted it over with this STP the entire floor of the trunk, the fenders from the inside as soon as I could, there is practically no access, so I used the rest on the trunk lid, covering it all over as much as possible. After these manipulations, I noticed that the trunk began to close much quieter, more solidly, or something, the whole point is that the lid has become much heavier and now I don’t bring it to the lock cm. 30 and let go, and then it softly closes under its own weight . This is how it worked out for me, I wanted to fix one thing, but I fixed another. By the way, all my manipulations had little effect on the sound insulation, if we were to deal with noise, then do it seriously and fully, i.e. completely disassemble the interior and glue everything that is possible, and not in pieces like I did, then the result will be.

Strengths:

• Dynamics
• Fuel consumption
• Ground clearance
• Interior and trunk size

Weak sides:

• Work on twos with an unloaded car
• Lack of sound insulation
• WITH The TSI engine in the base must be an electric hair dryer

Review of Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (Skoda Octavia) 2012

Having sold my first foreign car (Daewoo Lanos), which served me faithfully for 3.5 years, I decided to buy something imported again. For some time now I’ve been pessimistic about our auto industry... Although I still drive a 10 at work and I’m not going to throw stones at VAZs. All cars are like cars... And comparing ours with imported ones is at least incorrect.

The agony of choice is a different story. I won’t go into depth... I’ve been dreaming and looking closely at the Skoda Octavia (A5) for a long time, and in the end I took it. Moreover, there were no special queues for them. Probably because the assembly is Ukrainian (manufactured at the Eurocar plant). I really wanted silver, but it wasn’t available (and I didn’t want to wait 1.5-2 months). I took the white one.

So, the car is 2012, white, 1.8 tsi; 6 mkp; set Elegance, 2 pillows, heated seats, climate control, light sensor, rain sensor, cruise control (ABS, ASR, EBD, DSR). Among the additional features, I installed engine protection, a 2-way alarm system with IR sensors and window closers, installed Multi-lock on the gearbox and tinting.

Strengths:

• Reliability
• Powerful engine
• Good light
• Huge trunk

Weak sides:

• Overpriced
• Stiff suspension

Review of Skoda Octavia 1.6 (Skoda Octavia) 2010

Good day to all!

Today I will share with you my experience of owning another Skoda. This time it's an Octavia 1.6 on Automatic. Anyone interested can read the experience of owning my previous car - it was a Chevrolet Cruze. Briefly, the car left a negative impression and was sold six months after purchase. The bad is quickly forgotten and now I treat the Cruze as just a car, I still like its design - it looks great for a budget large sedan. The filling and ergonomics are very so-so; I recently took Kruse in a taxi, and the seats were still just as uncomfortable. The rest of the car is average.

But today's review is about Octavia. I've always liked this car. It has a lot of advantages - the Volks platform, a huge, simply immense trunk, excellent ergonomics, excellent build quality and materials, and the list goes on. When I was selling the Fabia (I was in front of the Cruze, I drove 100 thousand km on it), I was thinking about taking the Octavia, the Skoda left only pleasant impressions. But we didn’t have enough for a new one; we needed an automatic. But having sold Cruz, I decided to buy a used one, to move away from the rule of buying only new cars and look for a fresh car with low mileage, a maximum of 2 years old. I looked at different cars, but settled on two - either a Volkswagen Jetta or a Skoda Octavia. At that moment, I realized that with my height of two meters, only Europeans are suitable for me, and in this class, no one has better ergonomics than VAG cars. At all! The Japanese are ALL made for short drivers, no taller than 180-185 cm. The Koreans are a different story altogether - they deal with ergonomics after the fact, as long as the design attracts the buyer, the driver and passengers will adapt.

Strengths:

• European quality
• Excellent ergonomics
• Reliability
• Comfort
• Excellent ride quality
• Huge trunk
• Headlight
• Well-functioning machine

Weak sides:

• A little melancholic, but proven and reliable 1.6 liter engine

Review of Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (152 hp / 6 automatic transmission) (Skoda Octavia) 2012

Hello, dear motorists!

I purchased a Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI automatic transmission6 in March 2012. A year of operation has passed, behind 30 thousand kilometers on Russian roads. I’ll say right away that I’m happy with the car, but now let’s talk about everything in order.

Maslozhor, or rather, I observed its absence until a mileage of 25 thousand km. I picked it up from the salon with Castrol 5W -30. At the first oil change (7500 km) and at all subsequent oil changes, every 7500 km, the dealer pours Castrol 0W -30 (A3) with a tolerance of 502. This replacement interval is purely my desire, given that Castrol is not particularly praised. And watching how it quickly turns black, I won’t be able to bring myself to drive it 15,000 km. Every time the dealer asks: “Why change, the manufacturer recommends...”. And once a certain technician gave me a lecture on the phone that frequent oil changes were bad. And do you know why? Yes, it turns out that the gaps in the engine are increasing! Of course, it’s better to let everything get coked there. So, after 25 thousand mileage it suddenly got worse, but not critically, I added 200 grams from the leftovers that the dealer leaves after an oil change, but I carry a liter with me just in case. And at the beginning of operation there was an incident - I ran a long distance 500 km, and, as expected, as a person who has read forums about oil burners and cares about a new car, I checked the level - at least! I was upset, like “this cup hasn’t passed me by”, I topped up... I didn’t expect that even the slightest slope could have such an effect on the level readings. A little later, on level ground, I checked again - it was overflowing. I was even more upset, but the Internet came to the rescue - I pumped it out through the dipstick using a syringe and a dropper. In general, I continue to monitor the dynamics of oil consumption.

Strengths:

• The car “drives”, not just moves
• Spacious trunk
• Spacious for rear passengers
• Controllability
• The equipment is no frills, but everything you need is there

Weak sides:

• Possible oil burner
• High engine requirements for the quality of gasoline and oil

Review of Skoda Octavia 2.0 RS (Skoda Octavia) 2012

- Well, how?

- No way. If you hadn’t been sitting here, you would have gone home, forgetting that this was not my car.

The salon manager was clearly unhappy with my conclusion. What did he expect from a person who came in a Passat be-six to test drive a Passat be-seven? They are identical down to the smallest detail. At least they changed some lever on the bottom or something in the interior... They didn’t change it. Not quite square, ideally practical, without a doubt - gud. In my mind, this is the kind of car I need. But where is the mind and where am I?

Strengths:

Weak sides:

• Appearance

Review of Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI (Skoda Octavia) 2012

The car is 2012, received in March :) Manufactured at the Eurocar plant, Ukraine.

Equipment 1.8 tsi 6mkp Elegance, the only additional extras are “wheel hold control system, ESP (ABS EBV MSR ASR EDS MBA DSR)”

Functions activated - daytime running lights and central locking when reaching a speed of 30 km/h

Strengths:

• Nice, solid car

Weak sides:

• Redneck staffing
• Dear extras

Review of Skoda Octavia Combi 1.8 TSI (Skoda Octavia) 2011

Good evening, dear forum members. A little more than a year has passed since my first review of the Mazda 3. I sold the Mazda 3 because there were more traffic jams in Moscow and I needed a taller and more spacious car, I won’t go into details, I’ll say it in short, the choice fell on Skoda Octavia Combi 1.8 TSI c 6 stepped automatic transmission (torque converter).

May VAG supporters forgive me, to some extent with whom I equated myself until this evening.

So, in order, I have had the car for more than a year, the mileage is 32,000 km. I travel mainly around Moscow and the region. When purchasing, I knew about the problem with the TSI - it was burning oil, but I also found out that the problem had been partially solved and decided to take a risk, since I recognized the strengths of this internal combustion engine, and this is the maximum torque from 1500-4000 rpm, 250 Nm and at the same time it has a moderate gasoline consumption, I have never found such characteristics on cars in this price category.

In addition to larger and more expressive front optics, the externally updated Octavia A5 is distinguished by a front bumper with a larger central air intake and modified foglights, a rear bumper with red reflectors, a different radiator grille and turn signal repeaters in the rear-view mirrors. All these changes have noticeably refreshed the appearance of the model, and it seems larger and more representative.

Story

2004-2008 – A pre-restyling version of the Skoda Octavia A5 was produced.

08.08 – Modernization of Octavia A5. The installation of new gasoline engines has begun: 1.4 L TSI (122 hp) and 1.8 L TSI (160 hp), which replaced the naturally aspirated 2.0 L FSI unit (150 hp).
03.10 – The engine range has been supplemented with a 1.2 liter 16V TSI petrol engine (105 hp) and a 1.6 liter turbodiesel (105 hp). Such versions were not officially sold in Ukraine.
12.12 – The next, third generation of Skoda Octavia in the A7 body has been presented.

Native citizenship

All Octavia A5s were assembled using the large-knot method in Ukraine at the Eurocar plant in Solomonovo.

The model has three modifications: the liftback, which is most widely used in our country, the Combi station wagon and its pseudo-off-road version Scout. A “charged” version of the RS with powerful turbocharged engines was intended for active drivers: 2.0 liter petrol (200 hp) and 2.0 liter diesel (170 hp). The RS was produced in two body styles, but we only have liftbacks and a petrol version. Since we considered the Scout modification separately (“AC” No. 52’2012), today we’ll talk about the qualities of the other versions.

The practical Combi station wagon is less common than the more popular liftback, although it is quite possible to find it on the secondary market.

Octavia A5 bodies are well protected from corrosion. In addition, in the updated car, the designers modernized the seals on the doors, which in earlier versions, over time, rubbed the paint down to metal and provoked the appearance of rust. Among the body parts, the front fog lights should be criticized - they sometimes sweat, and the running light bulbs are short-lived. Problems have been noted with the window regulators (due to contamination of the guides, the glass does not rise all the way, the protection is triggered, and it goes down again - the mechanism needs to be cleaned) and the interior air conditioning system (failure of the air conditioning compressor).

During the restyling, the interior was slightly updated, but something else is much more important - the Octavia A5 still pleases with good ergonomics, functionality and practicality. It is for these qualities that domestic motorists value it. Thanks to its practical body, the liftback features a huge trunk. The carrying capacity of this model is also high. According to these indicators, the Octavia A5 can easily give a head start to many competitors (see photo). All these qualities fully apply to the station wagon, whose trunk is even more spacious.

The dashboard of the updated Octavia A5 is distinguished by a different steering wheel, a redesigned instrument panel with chrome indicator rings, a modified center console with a silver-painted insert and new climate controls.

In the restyled version, the trip computer screen has increased in size and become more informative.

There is enough legroom in the back seat even for tall people. The width will accommodate three passengers, although the person sitting in the middle will be hampered by the high and wide body tunnel, as well as the protruding box with an ashtray and air deflectors.

Look for something fresh!

The line of power units intended for the restyled Octavia A5 has been updated, especially in petrol versions. They began to install engines of the TSI family with turbocharging and a direct fuel injection system with a volume of 1.2, 1.4 and 1.8 liters. The last unit replaced the naturally aspirated 2.0 liter FSI, and the first two are found only on European versions. Diesel modifications were replenished with a 1.6 liter TDI engine (not officially sold here). All other engines are familiar from the pre-restyling Octavia A5.

Among gasoline units, the most problem-free was the time-tested 8-valve 1.6 liter MPI. Unless it is recommended to wash it - there is a risk of water getting into the contact group on the ignition coil, which then oxidizes, leading to problems with ignition. In principle, there are no special comments about the 2.0 liter TSI petrol “heart” of the “charged” RS versions - it can withstand the increased loads of hot drivers and provides excellent dynamics - 7.2 s to the first “hundred”.

Due to the practical liftback body, the trunk of the Octavia A5 is one of the most spacious in the class. The load capacity is also high - 560/1420 l/675 kg, against, for example, 395/1260/555 kg l for the Ford Focus sedan and 400 l/530 kg for the same version of the Mitsubishi Lancer X.

Most of the complaints are about the 1.8 liter TSI engine - it suffers from increased oil consumption: with active driving, consumption is up to 0.50-0.80 liters per 1 thousand km. Driving with an insufficient level of lubrication leads to troubles with the hydraulic timing chain tensioner, as a result of which it slips along the crankshaft gear, provoking a “fatal” meeting of the valves with the pistons (more often occurs when starting a cold engine). In addition, this unit has problems with the “pump” (loss of tightness, increased operating noise), turbine control solenoid valves, and failure of the high-pressure fuel pump cannot be ruled out). True, by mid-2010 the manufacturer upgraded the 1.8 liter engine, eliminating all weak points. Therefore, when purchasing such modifications on the secondary market, look for more reliable versions released after the above date.

Individual ignition coils of all engines usually fail due to untimely replacement of spark plugs.

Problem robot

The choice of gearboxes designed for the Octavia A5 is varied - “mechanics” with 5 and 6 stages, a 6-speed torque converter “automatic” and a high-tech “robot” DSG.

The most problematic is the DSG. It notes problems in the computer, the so-called mechatronics, which manifests itself in jerks when changing gears (as a rule, when moving from 1st to 2nd and when engaging reverse). In some cases, it is possible to get rid of them by self-adapting the clutch through “reflashing” the ECU, and if this does not help, you will have to change the mechatronics unit that has become unusable or a worn out clutch package.

But “mechanics” and “automatic” turned out to be reliable. Only diesel versions with a manual transmission can be criticized - in them, with a mileage of about 150 thousand km, the failure of the dual-mass flywheel was noted (clicks and knocks when starting to move and idling).

Skoda Octavia A5 2004-2008

The updated version at the rear is distinguished by modified lights and a different rear bumper, which now has red reflectors built into it.

Most Octavia A5s are front-wheel drive. 4x4 modifications are much less common - among such versions, motorists more often bought the pseudo-off-road modification Octavia Scout. According to mechanics, their all-wheel drive transmission usually works without problems.

Without changes

The suspension of the updated Octavia A5 remains the same as on the pre-restyling version. McPherson is used at the front, and a multi-link at the rear. There is a stabilizer bar on both axles. The working chassis of most cars has good energy consumption and provides excellent stability and controllability. The exception is the “charged” RS, they are equipped with sports shock absorbers and low-profile tires measuring 225/45 R17 or 225/40 R18, which is why these versions ride much harder.

On our roads, the chassis has proven itself to be durable. So, in the front suspension, the rear silent blocks of the front levers wear out the fastest (after 80 thousand km), and the stabilizer struts can last about 100 thousand km, the front silent blocks - up to 140 thousand km. The service life of ball joints is 200 thousand km or more. There are some difficulties with maintenance - over time, the metal bolts securing the rear silent blocks of the front end to the aluminum subframe boil violently, and when unscrewed, they break easily.

In the rear “multi-link”, by 100 thousand km, the bushings and stabilizer struts (changed separately from it) and the bump stops of the rear shock absorbers may require replacement. By 120-150 thousand km, the “rubber bands” of the rear camber arms wear out (the original assembled spare part costs about 450 UAH). But the silent blocks of the remaining rear levers are capable of withstanding a mileage of up to 200 thousand km. Wheel bearings also last a long time, but when the time comes to replace them, you will have to fork out money - they are replaced only assembled with the hubs (both branded and non-original).

The rack and pinion steering was equipped with an electric booster. This unit turned out to be reliable. Tie rod ends are capable of running 100-150 thousand km, and the rods themselves are even longer. There are no complaints about the braking system - it is effective and, as a rule, works without problems.

Weak points of the car

In DSG robots, problems are created by the ECU unit - the so-called mechatronics.

Over time, the door switch in the trunk lid lock becomes unusable, which is why the backlight inside the cargo compartment does not light up when the lid is opened. After 2010, the castle was modernized.

With frequent use on older cars, the central locking button becomes unusable and fails.

On average, the running light bulb in the front fog lamps lasts about 1 year - during this time the contact group in it burns out, and its coating in the base becomes unusable.

Summary

Body and interior
More expressive and representative appearance compared to the pre-restyling version. Good corrosion resistance. Practical and functional interior. The trunk and load capacity of the model are among the largest among its classmates.	High market value. The front fog lamps may fog up and the running light bulbs may have a short lifespan. Problems with power windows and failure of the air conditioning compressor were noted. Failure of the central locking button and the limit switch in the trunk lid lock.
Engines
The 1.6 liter MPI engine has proven to be the most trouble-free. The “charged” 2.0 l TFSI engine withstands increased loads and provides excellent dynamics. Diesels digest our diesel fuel quite well and are distinguished by good torque and efficiency.	In 1.8 liter TSI engines produced before mid-2010, there is increased oil consumption, problems with the timing chain tensioner, pump, turbine control solenoid valves, and high-pressure pump.
Transmission
Varied selection of gearboxes. Reliable “mechanics” and “automatic”, all-wheel drive transmission.	Problems with mechatronics, premature wear of the clutch pack (DSG robot). At 150 thousand km, a failure of the dual-mass flywheel (manual gearbox paired with diesel engines) was noted.
Chassis, steering
Energy-intensive suspension. Good stability and controllability. A good resource for suspensions and steering consumables. Problem-free steering and brakes.	Problematic replacement of the rear silent blocks of the front control arms. Wheel bearings are replaced only as an assembly with hubs.

Skoda Octavia A5
from 192,000 UAH. up to 276,000 UAH. according to the catalog "Autobazar"
Total information
Body type	liftback and station wagon
Doors/seats	5/5 and 5/5
Dimensions, L/W/H, mm	4570/1770/1460 and 4570/1770/1465
Curb/full weight, kg	1290/1965/675 and 1315/1990/675
Trunk volume, l	560/1420 and 580/1620
Tank volume, l
Engines
Gasoline 4-cylinder:	1.2 l 16V TSI (105 hp), 1.4 l 16V TSI (122 hp), 1.6 l 8V (102 hp), 1.8 l 16V TSI (160 l . s.), 2.0 l 16V TFSI (200 hp)
Diesel 4-cylinder:	1,6 l 16V Turbo (105 l . With .), 1,9 l 8V Turbo (105 l . With .), 2,0 l 16V Turbo (140/170 l . With .)
Transmission
type of drive	front or full
	5- or 6-st. fur., 6-st. auto., 7-st. robot. DSG
Chassis
Front/rear brakes	disk. fan/disk
Suspension front/rear	independent/ independent
	195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18

“Consumables” and replacement, UAH.*
Name	Detail	Replacement
Bosch air filter
Bosch fuel filter
Cabin filter Bosch
Oil filter
Front/rear brake Bosch pads
Bosch wiper blades
Bosch spark plugs
Bosch attachment belt
Bosch battery
* Spare parts - Bosch, replacement - "Bosch Auto Service".
Wide selection of spare parts on the website zapchasti.avtobazar.ua

Alternative (sedan)

Like

I used to drive a Skoda Fabia. Since I like cars of this brand, I chose the Octavia A5. The restyled version attracts with its more solid appearance and a more powerful engine that provides excellent dynamics. Well, in general, I want to praise this model for its spacious interior with high-quality finishing and good equipment, a spacious trunk (it has helped me out more than once in various household matters) and good reliability.

I do not like

I can criticize the car for its voracious engine - it “eats” a lot of oil - somewhere around 0.25-0.30 liters per 1 thousand km. During operation, I have already changed the light bulb and the base of the running lights twice - it turns out that this is the weak point of this model. Rearward visibility is also not very good - the outer rear marker is not visible, therefore, in order to avoid troubles, after purchasing the car I installed rear parking sensors.

My rating is 4.5

Resume "AC"
Skoda Octavia A5 is one of the most popular C-class models among domestic motorists. Buyers give it their hearts thanks to its high practicality, wide functionality, decent quality and generally good reliability of the model.

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The Czech manufacturer offers more than the typical compact car buyer expects. And this is the secret of Octavia’s undeniable success. The term "more" in this case means an unusually spacious trunk, plenty of space for rear passengers and a wide range of engines.

The i's are dotted by the fact that the Octavia 2 uses most of the components from the Volkswagen Golf V, which is considered quite reliable and has a decent selection of readily available spare parts.

The price of popularity

Skoda's good reputation is reflected in the cost of used copies. The Czech car is 15% more expensive than its direct competitors – Ford Focus II and Opel Astra III. The aforementioned large boot makes the Octavia more useful in the family than the slightly less capable Golf. At least when comparing 5-door versions.

As a rule, the cheapest copies are no longer first-hand. In addition, Octavia was very popular in corporate garages. For this reason, most young specimens have high mileage, and subsequent owners often wind them up.

A well-maintained car from first hand will cost 100-150 thousand rubles more than the average market price. But finding a good copy is not easy, as it “goes away” very quickly.

The cost of the car is also affected by the level of equipment. The cheapest versions do not even have a standard head unit, not to mention air conditioning. And the plastic on the steering wheel and door handles resembles that used twenty years ago in Felicia. On higher trims, you'll find luxurious leather upholstery and an advanced multimedia system controlled via a touchscreen. You should not buy an “empty” car, as it is very difficult to resell. Maximum-equipped specimens must be approached with caution. Often, owners change the equipment themselves, using components available on the secondary market for these purposes. There's nothing wrong with that, as long as buyers know what they're getting into. However, do not forget that a car configured at the factory is more reliable.

A little history

The second generation Skoda Octavia debuted in 2004, initially as a hatchback. The station wagon appeared in the lineup a year later. In 2007, Skoda offered an all-terrain version of the Scout with increased ground clearance, four-wheel drive and external decorative elements made of plastic.

Octavia II FL was introduced in 2008. Technically it was still the same car. Visually, the updated model features new headlights, taillights, hood and several interior details, such as the instrument panel.

Officially, the Octavia II FL replaced the Octavia II. But at the same time, the first generation model remained available in some markets under the name Octavia Tour. In 2010, Skoda made a small reshuffle: sales of the Octavia I Tour officially ended, and instead they offered the redesigned Octavia II Tour. Production of the Octavia II Tour was officially ended in 2012, followed by the FL in 2013, giving way to the Octavia III.

Body and interior

The second generation Octavia is very well protected from corrosion. Only the quality of the paintwork deserves reservations. Chips soon appear on the hood, and the surfaces to which the door seal adjoins quickly wear out.

This model is characterized by strong aerodynamic noise that appears at the rear of the car after 60 km/h. The seals on the small windows in the rear doors are to blame for this. At first glance, it seems that they fit tightly to the glass. To check, just stick the film. If the noise subsides, then the seals are to blame. In addition, there are frequent cases of leaks through the glazing seals of the rear doors.

On the lift, corrosion is sometimes found on the suspension and exhaust system elements. Unfortunately, this is a common illness, but it should not cause you alarm. Fogging of the headlights is quite common for a car, and cloudy glazing in older vehicles indicates an accident-free past.

The interior remains in good shape for a long time. The exceptions are the steering wheel and gear lever. After 150,000 km, both elements take on a rather shabby appearance. The front panel is made of soft materials. In higher trim levels, for example Elegance, in terms of the quality of interior finishing, the Octavia can even compete with its blood brother Golf V without complexes. The only pity is that over time, when driving on uneven roads, the interior begins to creak.

Electrics

Burnt out bulbs in headlights and taillights are a common occurrence. The procedure for replacing light bulbs in headlights is troublesome and can lead to cracking of the fasteners. In addition, the audio system head unit, central locking and power windows are often capricious. Sometimes the brake light switch fails. Some electrical malfunctions are caused by corroded electrical connections.

Sometimes the ABS unit fails - its electronic part fails. Subsequently, the block was modernized. The cost of a used unit is 10-12 thousand rubles.

Chassis

The common platform also means an identical chassis to the VW Golf V, Seat Leon, Seat Altea and Audi A3 II. The suspension has a modern design that provides effective absorption of bumps, good vehicle understanding and stable behavior on the road.

The front uses MacPherson independent suspension. The rear also has an independent suspension. On the one hand, this means potentially higher maintenance costs, and on the other, better handling. The entire structure is attached to the subframe. Each rear wheel has one solid supporting wishbone, one auxiliary wishbone and one trailing arm. To reduce maintenance costs, instead of the traditional design, there is a shock absorber strut combined with a spring; the shock absorber and spring are installed separately. At the rear, toe should be adjusted at least once every two years using eccentric washers under the suspension control arm mounting bolts.

“Russian cars” suffered from broken rear springs at a mileage of 50-150 thousand km. If a torsion beam is installed at the rear (on some European versions), then you can not touch it for 200,000 km. But then you will need to replace the rubber silent blocks and bushings - about 100-150 dollars.

In the front suspension, you often have to deal with wear on bushings and stabilizer struts. And after 80-120 thousand km, the silent blocks of the levers are surrendered. The ball joints can be replaced separately: they are bolted on, making repairs easier. Wheel bearings (from 5,000 rubles) may require replacement after 100-150 thousand km.

Gasoline engines

The base engine of the second generation Octavia is 1.4 liter. Due to low power - only 75 or 80 hp. and low popularity in the market, we may not consider it. This engine was used at the initial stage of production. The 8-valve 1.6-liter engine is much more interesting. It is also not very powerful - 102 hp, but it has a number of others important advantages. Firstly, it is quite reliable. Secondly, it is very cheap to repair. Thirdly, it works perfectly with LPG (liquefied gas) systems.

The 1.6 FSI, 1.8 TFSI, 2.0 FSI and 2.0 TFSI engines should be treated with some caution. All of them have direct fuel injection, which increases maintenance costs and is a major obstacle to the installation of LPG gas equipment. To prevent deposits from forming on the valves, it is necessary to keep the crankcase ventilation system clean. This requires regular cleaning.

Among the common problems of gasoline engines, one can highlight the short-lived pump and fuel pump (from 5,000 rubles), which often give up after 100-150 thousand km. Turbo engines often required replacement of a prematurely stretched chain and a faulty tensioner in the region of 60-150 thousand km. The cost of updating the timing belt kit is 25-30 thousand rubles. The turbine runs over 250,000 km.

Diesel engines

The diesel line is represented by three units. The first, old friend 1.9 TDI. It can be recommended with a clear conscience. The engine lasts a long time, but after 150-200 thousand km it may be necessary to replace the clutch with a double flywheel (about 30,000 rubles), the air flow meter, and sometimes the turbocharger (about 15,000 rubles). Active driving prevents the turbine blade drive from jamming as the drive constantly changes its position. Belt type timing drive.

Other common problems include: a malfunction of the boost control valve (valve N57), a malfunction of the flow meter and wear on the fuel pump regulator, which makes it difficult to start a warm engine.

The 2.0 TDI PD with unit injectors producing 140 and 170 hp causes much more trouble. It provides an excellent balance between performance and fuel consumption, but is widely known for problems with injectors and cracking of the cylinder head. There are also frequent cases of destruction of the oil pump drive. Fortunately, after restyling, the manufacturer eliminated almost all the shortcomings and installed a Common Rail injection system. Fundamentally, the design of the 2.0 TDI engine has remained virtually unchanged. With high mileage, it becomes necessary to replace the dual-mass flywheel and injectors.

The main method for diagnosing diesel engines is a test drive with a connected VAG-com diagnostic device, which reads the necessary operating parameters from the engine controller. Based on the information received, a conclusion is made about the serviceability of the turbodiesel.

Diesel Skoda Octavia II was involved in several service campaigns. The first was announced back in early 2005 due to the possibility of cracking and leaking from the diesel fuel pump. In the spring of 2006, another action took place that affected dual-mass flywheels of turbodiesels. Owners of some Skoda Octavias were again invited to the service at the end of 2009 to check the clutch. At the end of 2011, another campaign was carried out for versions with the 2.0 TDI CR engine. Due to defective materials, cracking of fuel lines could occur, which is dangerous for fuel leaks.

Transmission

For people who value low operating costs, a manual transmission is recommended. However, there are also problems with it - the rear dual bearing is destroyed. The mechanical clutch lasts more than 150-200 thousand km.

An automated DSG transmission can be a big drain on the wallet due to the need for control electronics repairs and costly oil changes after 100,000 km. Most often, owners had to deal with replacing the clutch (about 25,000 rubles) or mechatronics even after a mileage of 50-100 thousand km. At the end of 2013, the problem units were finalized, and troubles began to occur less frequently. It is worth noting that recently some specialized services have learned to repair mechatronics.

The 6-speed automatic 09G (Aisin TF-60SN) is very reliable. Provided that the oil is regularly updated and handled with care, it can easily cover more than 250-300 thousand km. Otherwise, the first service visit is guaranteed after 150,000 km. The cost of repairs will be from 40 to 100 thousand rubles.

Brief summary

Body and interior - ☆☆☆☆.

The body is well made, but not perfect. There is nothing bad to say about the cabin capacity and equipment. This is one of the best cars on the market.

Suspension - ☆☆☆☆.

The front is a simple MacPherson strut. Rear – multi-link or torsion beam (European versions). The suspension, fortunately, is stable and can withstand more than 100,000 km without intervention from mechanics.

Engines - ☆☆☆☆.

Depending on the modification, they provide sufficient or excellent performance, but, unfortunately, most of them have a complex modern design that requires high operating costs.

Expenses - ☆☆☆.

The car is relatively expensive. Spare parts, at first glance, seem cheap, but owners of diesel versions are sometimes forced to spend up to 30,000 rubles a year to maintain the engine in good condition.

Overall rating - ☆☆☆☆.

The second generation Skoda Octavia is an ideal family car. It is based on the VW Golf V, but is more practical thanks to its large trunk. Unfortunately, time has shown that this is far from the cheapest car to operate. Technically, the Octavia is quite modern.

You can do this yourself

Owners of sparsely equipped versions can retrofit the car to their liking. The most popular modification is the installation of a “large” head unit. A used device can be found in good condition on the Internet for about 6,000 rubles. Thanks to the CAN bus, you can replace the instrument panel with a small display with a more expensive one, the so-called “MAXI DOT”. But after installing a new “tidy” it needs to be adapted, i.e. program the on-board computer so that it sees and begins to use the new device. Cruise control can be installed using exactly the same principle.

Options

In Europe, the Skoda Octavia 2 was offered in 5 trim levels: Classic, Mint, Ambiente, Elegance and Laurin&Klement. In the last two specifications you can find almost “everything”: Laurin&Klement even has leather upholstery. The equipment of poorer versions is difficult to predict in advance. Many copies were equipped with a number of equipment for an additional fee. A classic example is the air conditioner in the Classic version. Other most common upgrades include an audio system with CD and MP3 player, a navigation system, fog lights and a sunroof.

Special versions

SkodaOctaviaR.S.

RS is the fastest modification of the Octavia. The car was offered in hatchback and station wagon body styles. It features a lowered sports suspension, a discreet exterior styling package, a beautifully designed interior and, of course, powerful engines. There are two power units: petrol 2.0 TFSI with 200 hp. and since 2006 2.0 TDI 170 hp. Both engines are quite energetic, although the latter is much more economical. The lack of power of a diesel engine is compensated by high torque.

4 x4,Scout

Essentially, the Octavia 4x4 is a regular station wagon equipped with rear-wheel drive. The torque distribution is provided by an electronically controlled Haldex multi-plate clutch. Despite the fact that the driver is unable to interfere with its operation, the system works perfectly. The coupling connects almost imperceptibly, without delay, at the most necessary moment. It is noteworthy that the system is practically fail-safe.

In 2007, the Scout version was added to the lineup. It uses the same all-wheel drive system as the 4x4 version, but features higher ground clearance and protective plastic elements in the lower part of the body.

History of Skoda Octavia II

2004 – presentation of the second generation Octavia. Initially it was offered only as a hatchback. The previous generation model remained in production under the name Octavia Tour.

2005 – station wagon version, including all-wheel drive.

2007 – off-road version of Scout and RS with turbodiesel.

2008 – restyling: new headlights, new bumpers, a number of new parts in the interior, the dashboard has been changed.

2010 – the pre-restyling Octavia of the second generation replaced the first generation model and was sold under the same name - Octavia Tour. This version was only offered with certain engines.

2013 – generation change – Octavia III.

Skoda Octavia II - typical problems and malfunctions

In gasoline engines with direct fuel injection, carbon deposits accumulate in the intake manifold;

The old 16-valve engine with a displacement of 1.4 liters had problems with the lubrication system - in winter the crankcase gas exhaust channel froze;

In 1.4 TSI engines, problems arise with the timing chain tensioner; the chain may jump or even break. Sometimes the injectors also fail;

Typical malfunctions of 1.8 T: ignition coils, timing chain and oil supply;

Failure of the exhaust gas recirculation valve. Cleaning it, unfortunately, won't help;

DSG double-clutch gearboxes often required expensive repairs after 100,000 km;

The turbocharger of the 1.9 TDI engine lasts more than 150,000 km; in the previous generation it lasted more than 200,000 km.

Engines

Technical characteristics of Skoda Octavia II (2004-2013)

Gasoline versions

Version	1.4 16V	1.4 16V	1.2TSI	1.4TSI	1.6 8V
Start of sales	2004	2007	2010	2008	2004
Engine	petrol	petrol	benz, turbo	benz, turbo	petrol
Working volume	1390 cm3	1390 cm3	1197 cm3	1390 cm3	1595 cm3
	R4/16	R4/16	R4/16	R4/16	R 4/8
Maximum power	75 hp	80 hp	105 hp	122 hp	102 hp
Maximum torque	126 Nm	132 Nm	175 Nm	200 Nm	148 Nm
Dynamics
Maximum speed	170 km/h	173 km/h	192 km/h	203 km/h	190 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h	15.5 sec	14.2 sec	10.8 sec	9.7 sec	12.3 sec

1.4 l

1.4 MPI with 75 and 80 hp intended to reduce the initial cost of the base car. Among the shortcomings are problems with the lubrication system and crankcase ventilation. They are not of great interest on the secondary market.

1.2TSI

They went on sale not so long ago, so many copies with this engine have low mileage. A very economical and surprisingly flexible unit. However, it has problems with the timing chain.

1.4TSI

This is an unreliable unit. The engine has direct injection, turbocharging and problems with the timing chain drive. However, the technical characteristics of the motor are excellent. After 100-150 thousand km, the wastegate valve stem jams - the mechanism and bushing wear out. The cost of an official repair kit starts from 30,000 rubles, but many services have learned how to repair a faulty unit.

1.6 l

If anyone is counting money and is wary of high maintenance costs, then this is the engine for you. It has low performance, but is more reliable than others. Among the characteristic weak points are fuel injectors (150-250 thousand km / from 8,000 rubles) and an increase in oil consumption after 100-200 thousand km (replacement of valve stem seals and rings is necessary).

Version	1.6 FSI	1.8TFSI	2.0 FSI	2.0TFSI
Start of sales	2004	2007	2010	2008
Engine	petrol	benz, turbo	petrol	benz, turbo
Working volume	1598 cm3	1798 cm3	1984 cm3	1984 cm3
Cylinder/Valve Arrangement	R4/16	R4/16	R4/16	R4/16
Maximum power	115 hp	160 hp	150 hp	200 hp
Maximum torque	155 Nm	250 Nm	200 Nm	280 Nm
Dynamics
Maximum speed	198 km/h	223 km/h	213 km/h	240 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h	11.2 sec	7.8 sec	9.3 sec	7.3 sec
Average fuel consumption in l/100 km

1.6 FSI

FSI and TFSI engines are an ideal option when it comes to buying a new car from a car dealership. They are not durable and after 150,000 km they often begin to cause problems. 1.6 FSI with direct injection and timing chain drive is slightly more expensive to maintain.

Early FSI engines tended to develop increased carbon deposits. The result: a drop in power, uneven operation and, in extreme cases, damage to the cylinder head elements and pistons. Carbon deposits are best removed mechanically. But you can also try chemical ones, although a positive result is not guaranteed.

1.8 TSI and TFSI

It is the successor to the older 1.8T and impresses with its performance, flexibility and efficiency. However, a turbo engine is expensive to maintain. In addition, after 100-150 thousand km, the chain may stretch. Engines assembled before the end of 2011 suffered from high oil consumption, to eliminate which it was necessary to change the piston (20-50 thousand rubles).

2.0 FSI

Quite a good engine with direct fuel injection. At high mileage, carbon deposits form in the intake manifold.

Diesel versions

Version	1.6 TDI CR	1.9 TDI	2.0 TDI	2.0 TDI	2.0 TDI CR
Start of sales	2009	2004	2004	2005	2009
Engine	turbodies	turbodies	turbodies	turbodies	turbodies
Working volume	1598 cm3	1896 cm3	1968 cm3	1968 cm3	1968 cm3
Cylinder/Valve Arrangement	R4/16	R 4/8	R4/16	R4/16	R4/16
Maximum power	105 hp	105 hp	140 hp	170 hp	170 hp
Maximum torque	250 Nm	250 Nm	320 Nm	350 Nm	350 Nm
Dynamics
Maximum speed	190 km/h	192 km/h	208 km/h	225 km/h	225 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h	11.8 sec	11.7 sec	9.6 sec	8.5 sec	8.5 sec
Average fuel consumption in l/100 km

1.6 TD CR.

A very economical and fairly reliable engine with a Common Rail power system. Thanks to its excellent efficiency, it came under the hood of the environmentally friendly “Greenline” version.

1.9 TDI.

Taking into account the costs of fuel consumption and maintenance, this is the cheapest engine to operate. The power is not great, but the torque is high.

2.0 TDI.

The old version of the turbodiesel with pump injectors is extremely unreliable - it is better to avoid it. Only the new engine with the Common Rail injection system deserves attention.

Russian buyers have long and deeply fallen in love with representatives of the golf class, especially if they are made in a sedan body. One of the favorites of the domestic car enthusiast was and remains the Skoda Octavia in the A5 body, and after the restyling of the second generation of the model, the level of its consumer appeal has increased significantly.

The launch of the second generation of the Skoda Octavia A5 took place in 2004, and the car with which dealer showrooms are filled today was shown to the public at the International Motor Show in Paris 2008.

Skoda Octavia A5 specifications and prices

Equipment	Price	Engine	Box	Drive unit
1.4 (80 hp) MT Active	574 000	gasoline 1.4 (80 hp)	mechanics (5)	front
1.6MT Active	624 000	gasoline 1.6 (102 hp)	mechanics (5)	front
1.6 AT Active	664 000	gasoline 1.6 (102 hp)	automatic (6)	front
1.6MT Ambition	694 000	gasoline 1.6 (102 hp)	mechanics (5)	front
1.6 AT Ambition	734 000	gasoline 1.6 (102 hp)	automatic (6)	front
1.4 (122 hp) MT Ambition	734 000	gasoline 1.4 (122 hp)	mechanics (6)	front
1.8MT Ambition	764 000	gasoline 1.8 (152 hp)	mechanics (6)	front
1.6MT Elegance	776 000	gasoline 1.6 (102 hp)	mechanics (5)	front
1.4 (122 hp) DSG Ambition	794 000	gasoline 1.4 (122 hp)	robot (7)	front
1.8 TSI AT Ambition	804 000	gasoline 1.8 (152 hp)	automatic (6)	front
1.6 AT Elegance	816 000	gasoline 1.6 (102 hp)	automatic (6)	front
1.4 (122 hp) MT Elegance	816 000	gasoline 1.4 (122 hp)	mechanics (6)	front
1.8 TSI MT Elegance	846 000	gasoline 1.8 (152 hp)	mechanics (6)	front
1.4 (122 hp) DSG Elegance	876 000	gasoline 1.4 (122 hp)	robot (7)	front
1.8 TSI AT Elegance	886 000	gasoline 1.8 (152 hp)	automatic (6)	front

By and large, no radical changes have occurred. In keeping with the tradition of its “big brother” in the form of the Volkswagen Group, Skoda designers slightly changed the shape of the front optics and bumper, and also slightly adjusted the rear lights. However, despite the almost completely preserved concept of the appearance, Octavia began to look fresh, completely fitting into the current model line of the Czech company.

With more than impressive dimensions (4,569 x 1,769 x 1,462, wheelbase length 2,578 mm), the new Skoda Octavia A5, as one would expect, is capable of providing a decent level of comfort to all occupants of the cabin.

The driver will be pleased with the wide range of seat and steering wheel adjustments (tilt and reach), as well as a new instrument panel. Its changes consist of different dials, which, unfortunately, have become a little less informative, and a white backlight that is more pleasing to the eye, whereas before the vision was irritated by a caustic green glow.

All necessary functions, be it control of the audio system or climate control, are at hand for both the driver and the front passenger. Moreover, in order to master their work, just one glance is enough, since the keys and displays are arranged clearly and thoughtfully in German.

The material that prevails in the interior of the Skoda Octavia FL is soft plastic, pleasant both to look and to the touch. But when driving on cobblestones or low-quality roads, the interior trim allows for unpleasant squeaks. One of the reasons for this phenomenon is not the highest rigidity of the car body.

Of course, the main advantage of the Skoda Octavia A5 is the trunk. On the Russian market, the car is offered in two body styles – liftback and station wagon (Combi). If everything is clear with the second, then the first is nothing more than a five-door hatchback.

The luggage compartment volume of such a car is 560 liters. The successful layout of the compartment, coupled with a huge opening for loading and the ability to place luggage directly up to the glass, makes the Octavia A5 one of the class leaders in this regard.

If the initial volume of the trunk is not enough, then the folding seat backs will increase it to a cargo capacity of 1,350 liters. The station wagon has even more impressive figures - the volume of the luggage compartment, depending on the position of the rear sofa, varies from 580 to 1,630 liters.

In terms of dynamics and controllability, the Skoda Octavia A5, although not by much, is still slightly inferior to its competitors. The most popular and interesting engines are the 1.4 and 1.8-liter TSI engines, but due to availability, the 1400 cc power unit remains in special esteem among buyers.

In fact, this is the same engine that is installed on the Octavia A5, but on the Octavia A5 it is devoid of a compressor, limited to one turbine. However, the motor is very elastic, and when paired with a 7-band preselective DSG robotic gearbox, it actively picks up speed in any gear.

In urban conditions, this is more than enough, especially since fuel consumption during less active movement varies around 7.0 liters per 100 kilometers. But on highways the 122-horsepower TSI may not be enough. At high speeds, acceleration is not so assertive, so when overtaking slow neighbors downstream, it is better to switch to a lower gear earlier, since the traction reserve may simply not be enough.

The handling of the Skoda Octavia A5 is not the sharpest, but thanks to the good tuning of the electric power steering, feedback is visible at the steering wheel. Nevertheless, fast cornering is not Skoda’s element, since the car allows noticeable, although not very large, body roll.

But all this does not apply to the “hot” version of the Octavia RS. In our market, this Octavia is offered exclusively in a liftback body and is equipped with a 2.0-liter TSI engine paired with a DSG robot. This car is equipped with a sports-tuned suspension, which allows you to clearly and accurately take any turns.

Options and prices Skoda Octavia RS (A5)

The dynamics of the Skoda Octavia RS are especially impressive - it takes just 7.2 seconds after the start to reach the first hundred, and the maximum speed reaches 240 km/h. The engine produces 200 “horses”, which is ideal for those who like to get the thrill of driving.

Today, Russian dealers offer customers four trim levels of the Skoda Octavia A5. The most affordable option is a car with a 1400 cc naturally aspirated engine producing 80 hp. and manual transmission in the Active configuration.

For such a car they ask for 574,000 rubles, and its basic equipment includes ABS, audio training, lumbar support for the front seats, a driver's airbag, a full-size spare wheel and an immobilizer.

Options and prices Skoda Octavia Combi (A5)

Equipment	Price	Engine	Box	Drive unit
1.6 MT5 Ambition	759 000	gasoline 1.6 (102 hp)	mechanics (5)	front
1.6 AT6 Ambition	799 000	gasoline 1.6 (102 hp)	automatic (6)	front
1.6 MT5 Elegance	839 000	gasoline 1.6 (102 hp)	mechanics (5)	front
1.6 AT6 Elegance	879 000	gasoline 1.6 (102 hp)	automatic (6)	front
1.4 TSI MT6 Elegance	879 000	gasoline 1.4 (122 hp)	mechanics (6)	front
1.8 TSI MT6 Elegance	909 000	gasoline 1.8 (152 hp)	mechanics (6)	front
1.4 TSI DSG Elegance	939 000	gasoline 1.4 (122 hp)	robot (7)	front
1.8 TSI AT6 Elegance	949 000	gasoline 1.8 (152 hp)	automatic (6)	front
2.0 TDI DSG Elegance	1 009 000	diesel 2.0 (140 hp)	robot (6)	front
1.8 TSI AT6 Laurin&Klement	1 094 000	gasoline 1.8 (152 hp)	automatic (6)	front
2.0 TDI DSG Laurin&Klement	1 134 000	diesel 2.0 (140 hp)	robot (6)	front

The top version of the Octavia with a 1.8-liter 152-horsepower engine and a six-speed automatic transmission in the Elegance package is estimated at RUB 886,000. The car is equipped with four airbags, ESP, dual-zone climate control, light and rain sensors, a standard MP3 radio with CD changer, passive cruise control, parking sensors and alloy wheels.

As for the Skoda Octavia Combi station wagon, the most affordable version with a 102-horsepower 1.6-liter engine and 5-speed manual will cost RUB 759,000. The most expensive is the Laurin & Klement version for 1,094,000 with a 1.8-liter gasoline engine and automatic, or with a 2.0-liter diesel engine and DSG robot, which costs 1,134,000 rubles.

➖ Visibility
➖ Weak paintwork
➖ Noise insulation (wheel arches)

pros

➕ Spacious trunk
➕ Reliability
➕ Controllability

The advantages and disadvantages of the Skoda Octavia A5 were identified based on reviews from real owners. More detailed pros and cons of the Skoda Octavia 1.4, 1.6 MPI and 1.8 TSI with manual, automatic and DSG robot can be found in the stories below:

Owner reviews

The car is reliable; I have never had any problems with the engine or suspension. After 7 years and 85 thousand mileage, I changed the rear silent blocks of the front levers + the rear spring burst. The stabilizer struts and pads are still original. There are no signs of corrosion, few chips - I mostly drive in the city (I live 15 km from the city).

Combined cycle consumption is 7 liters per 100 km. It steers great. There is enough engine in the city - torquey. The air conditioner is working properly, there have been no refuelings yet. In winter it warms up in 10 minutes. I'm still completely satisfied with the car.

The advantages of the model also include a classic, timeless body and a feeling of security in a large car. Good ground clearance, appropriate cross-country ability. A pleasant interior with a soft panel, good ergonomics - everything is in its place.

The sound insulation of the front arches is not very good, they say this is a feature of the Golf suspension. Wide thresholds stain trousers in bad weather (but there is a pipe with a diameter of 40 mm). Wide A-pillars interfere with visibility when turning, you have to turn your head.

Alexander Telegin, review of Skoda Octavia A5 1.4 (80 hp) manual transmission 2011

Video review

I bought a Skoda and I don’t regret it, I drive safely. The car itself is beyond praise, dynamic, responsive, informative steering wheel - several times I got out of such a situation that I thought everything, but I got out!

The speed is stable, the interior is comfortable, the climate is such that you can die from the cold, it works flawlessly in automatic mode. I drove it for a year, the engine is like a clock, and the movement is like an electric motor. If you need to rush, please, I barely paid off the cops, they weren’t even going to catch up with me, they slowed down at the checkpoint. And I just ran it in according to the regime! Overall, the Skoda is a great car.

Alexey, review of Skoda Octavia 1.8 DSG 2011

Very fast for 1.4. It goes smoothly on the highway at 180 km/h. The acceleration dynamics are also pleasing. Comfortable. Large trunk (although it doesn’t like heaviness). He eats little.

There are more shortcomings... Weak paintwork, chips and scratches are quite common. Very poor sound insulation of the wheel arches; there is a strong hum in the cabin at speed. Maintenance, if you use original spare parts, is a bit expensive for a budget car.

But the biggest disadvantage, which outweighs all the advantages, is that it warms up catastrophically in winter. In severe frost, you drive for about 15 minutes as if you were in a freezer. Then only the arrow begins to rise. Sometimes I manage to get home from work, and it’s just starting to get warm in the cabin...

Evgeniy, review of Skoda Octavia A5 1.4 manual transmission 2011

I am very pleased with the car: spacious interior, huge trunk, reliable engine and chassis. Included are rain and light sensors, PTF, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, excellent music with eight speakers.

Today I understand that by selling this car and even adding 300-400 “rubles”, I will not get anything better. Reading about breakdowns of turbines, engines and gearboxes up to one hundred thousand, I am simply amazed, while everywhere they try to present this as the norm. I haven’t mentioned the body yet, it’s actually galvanized and doesn’t rust. But the paintwork is definitely weak, with numerous chips all over the body.

Review of Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (102 hp) manual 2012

First impressions after Astra are, of course, very positive. The noise is better, the interior is more modern, the displays are not monochrome. Mechanics 6-speed, on the highway - just a song. At 200 km/h – 4,500 rpm. It consumes, however, at the level of a 5-speed Astra, but I never paid much attention to consumption.

We went to Altai on it. No problem at all. Average consumption for the entire trip is 9.2 liters. I covered 1,800 km in 4 days. On the road, your back does not get tired, you can sit comfortably. Cruise control is a nice thing on uncrowded or multi-lane roads.

Acceleration is quite acceptable. At first I was generally delighted with the 1.8 turbo, but now I’ve gotten used to it, it seems that it doesn’t work. According to the passport, 8.7 seconds to 100 km/h, Astra had 10.5 seconds. The difference is noticeable.

All wheel drive works. On ice you can feel the moment of transfer of power - your ass is pulled a little (before the systems are turned on). Once he sat down on his belly along a muddy country road and hung his muzzle up. I kept thinking that I would have to go out into the muck in clean shoes and work trousers. But no, I left. I turned off all sorts of anti-skids, turned the wheels and got out. I was very happy. I never drove around the traffic jam on this winter road again.

My wife, after riding in the back, began to complain that she was getting motion sickness. I searched the Internet - yes, many people complain about the excessive softness of the original shock absorbers.

In May, some nasty cricket appeared on the right. I’ll tell you, it’s very wonderful to live in the time of the Internet, because I was already prepared to disassemble the torpedo and look for the asshole, but on the forums everything has long been clarified that we need to go from the other side - under the fender liner on the right there is a block of the original signaling, and it starts to rattle at speed. I cured it by tightening it and placing a piece of some old gasket on it.

Review of the Skoda Octavia Combi 1.8 TSI station wagon with all-wheel drive, 2012.

I drove my beloved Corolla and had no troubles, I loved the car very much. But I wanted an automatic, climate control, cruise, and I decided to take a risk and get a new car.

Now the mileage is 1300 km. The seat is certainly more comfortable than in the Corolla. But in Toyota I liked the mirror settings more, in Skoda I don’t like it. The overview is almost the same for both. The cars have large, comfortable mirrors, but the wide front pillar gets in the way.

In the Octavia, passengers do not like the center console, which rests on their feet. Nobody complained about this in Corolla. Passengers also don’t like the rear seat in the Octavia; again, the Corolla had no complaints. But there is, of course, more legroom in the back in the Skoda.

There is nothing to say about the trunk - in the Octavia it is simply super. In the Corolla, the hinges ate up most of the volume. In the Octavia, the noise of the wheels is very annoying. In the Corolla, the wheel arches were not as noisy. I don’t know about others, but it seems to me that the Shumka is better in the Corolla. The Octavia has a very noisy suspension. In the Corolla, again, the suspension is quieter.

Overall, I liked the Corolla E120 much more. There were no complaints about the Turkish assembly at all. In short, the next car will definitely not be a Skoda. Thanks to all.

Maxim, review of the 2013 Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI with automatic transmission.