Škoda Octavia

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Škoda Octavia

Manufacturer	Škoda Auto
Parent company	Volkswagen Group
Production	1996–present
Class	Small family car
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group A platform series

The Škoda Octavia is a small family car produced by Czech automaker Škoda Auto since 1996, its name revived from a model originally produced between 1959 and 1971. The current Octavia is available in five-door hatchback and estate body styles. The car shares its platform and numerous components, including engines, with various other models from the Volkswagen Group, including the Volkswagen Golf/Jetta.

A common misconception is that the Octavia is a saloon due to its notchback-liftback styling. However in some markets, such as China, the Octavia is configured as a saloon.^{[citation needed]}

Contents 1 Octavia Mk1 (Typ 1U) (1996-) 1.1 Engines 2 Octavia Mk2 (Typ 1Z) (2004-) 2.1 Engines 2.2 Trim levels 2.3 2009 facelift 3 Comparisons 4 Notes 5 References 6 External links

[edit] Octavia Mk1 (Typ 1U) (1996-)

Škoda Octavia Mk1 (1U)

Also called	Škoda Octavia Tour/Drive (in markets where Mk. II was introduced in 2004)
Production	1996-
Assembly	Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic
Body style(s)	5-door hatchback 5-door estate
Platform	Volkswagen Group A4 (PQ34) platform
Engine(s)	1.4L I4 1.4L I4 16 valve 1.6L I4 1.8L I4 20 valve 1.8L I4 Turbocharged 2.0L I4 1.9L I4 SDI 1.9L I4 TDI
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual
Related	Audi A3 (8L) Mk1 SEAT León Mk1 SEAT Toledo Mk2 VW Golf Mk4 Volkswagen Bora

The first generation Octavia was released in 1996 and was built on the Volkswagen Group A4 (PQ34) platform.

United Kingdom sales began in 1998 and the car was an instant success with buyers who appreciated its solidity, refinement and value for money, though it could not quite match the success of established large family car favourites.^{[citation needed]} The car was widely used in the U.K taxi trade, due the large number of private hire drivers who used the vehicle due to its low price, space and reliability.

The first generation Octavia had a facelift in 2000^[1] and is still manufactured and marketed in some markets, even though the second generation was introduced in 2004. In Germany, and other parts of West Europe, as well as Asia, the older model is marketed as the Octavia Tour, while the newer model is marketed as the Octavia. In some markets, the first-generation Octavia is still known as Octavia, and the newer model is referred to as the new Octavia, Octavia5 (Greece) or Laura (India). The major improvements in the new model are the independent rear suspension and improved interior (in space, design and quality of materials).

The original Octavia also featured a 4x4 wheel drive version both for liftback and estate models, the former being more popoular, and was using the Haldex Traction clutch just as every other Volkswagen Group A Platform based car (Golf IV, Audi A3 and Seat Leon Cupra R4). It had higher ground clearance and a bigger fuel tank - 63-litre (17 US gal; 14 imp gal) compared to 55 L (15 US gal; 12 imp gal) standard front wheel drive versions. The 4x4 option was only available for 1.8T 150 bhp (112 kW; 152 PS) petrol engine, the 1.9TDI 90 bhp (67 kW; 91 PS) both coupled with 5-speed manual gearbox and the 1.9TDI-PD(Pumpe-duse) 100 bhp (75 kW; 101 PS) version which came with 6-speed manual gearbox.

The other 6-speed manual model was the 1.9TDI-PD 131 bhp (98 kW; 133 PS) only available with front-wheel drive.

The vRS, being the top-level and quickest specification, is a 1.8-litre I4 turbocharged engine which produces 180 bhp (134 kW; 182 PS), similar to the Audi TT's first engine. Skoda made a limited number of 100 WRC Replica Cars worldwide in 2002, these differ from normal vRS Octavias, as they are produced in white, have rally decals and have additional accessories as standard (such as ESP, xenon lights, heated front seats). The vRS model was also popular with the UK police as both a traffic car and as an unmarked (Q-car), due to its low cost, reliability, performance, and understated styling.

[edit] Engines

The engines used are the same as for many other cars in the Volkswagen Group.

Name	Fuel	Volume	Engine	Output	Torque	Engine code	Years
1.4 8v	Petrol	1.4 L (1397 cc, 85 cu in)	4cyl OHV	60 PS (59 hp/44 kW) @4500 rpm	120 N·m (89 lb·ft) @2500 rpm	AMD	1999–2001
1.4 16v	Petrol	1.4 L (1390 cc, 85 cu in)	4cyl DOHC	75 PS (74 hp/55 kW) @5000 rpm	126 N·m (93 lb·ft) @3800 rpm	AXP/BCA	2000–present
1.6 8v	Petrol	1.6 L (1598 cc, 98 cu in)	4cyl SOHC	75 PS (74 hp/55 kW) @4800 rpm	135 N·m (100 lb·ft) @2800–3600 rpm	AEE	1996–2000
1.6 8v	Petrol	1.6 L (1595 cc, 97 cu in)	4cyl SOHC	100 PS (99 hp/74 kW) @5600 rpm	145 N·m (107 lb·ft) @3800 rpm	AEH/AKL	1998–2000
1.6 8v	Petrol	1.6 L (1595 cc, 97 cu in)	4cyl SOHC	102 PS (101 hp/75 kW) @5600 rpm	148 N·m (109 lb·ft) @3800 rpm	AVU/BFQ	2000–present
1.8 20v	Petrol	1.8 L (1781 cc, 109 cu in)	4cyl DOHC	125 PS (123 hp/92 kW) @6000 rpm	170 N·m (125 lb·ft) @4200 rpm	AGN	1996–1999
1.8 20vT	Petrol	1.8 L (1781 cc, 109 cu in)	4cyl DOHC	150 PS (148 hp/110 kW) @5700 rpm	210 N·m (155 lb·ft) @1750–4600 rpm	AGU/ARZ/ARX/AUM	1998–2006
1.8 20vT vRS	Petrol	1.8 L (1781 cc, 109 cu in)	4cyl DOHC	180 PS (178 hp/132 kW) @5500 rpm	235 N·m (173 lb·ft) @1950–5000 rpm	AUQ	2001–2004
2.0 8v	Petrol	2 L (1984 cc, 121 cu in)	4cyl SOHC	115 PS (113 hp/85 kW) @5200 rpm	170 N·m (125 lb·ft) @2400 rpm	APK/AQY	1999–2001
2.0 8v	Petrol	2 L (1984 cc, 121 cu in)	4cyl SOHC	115 PS (113 hp/85 kW) @5400 rpm	172 N·m (127 lb·ft) @3200 rpm	AZJ/AZH	2001–2007
1.9 8v SDI	Diesel	1.9 L (1896 cc, 116 cu in)	4cyl SOHC	68 PS (67 hp/50 kW) @4200 rpm	133 N·m (98 lb·ft) @2200–2600 rpm	AGP/AQM	1999–2004
1.9 8v TDI	Diesel	1.9 L (1896 cc, 116 cu in)	4cyl SOHC	90 PS (89 hp/66 kW) @4000 rpm	210 N·m (155 lb·ft) @1900 rpm	AGR/ALH	1996–2007
1.9 8v TDI	Diesel	1.9 L (1896 cc, 116 cu in)	4cyl SOHC PD	100 PS (99 hp/74 kW) @4000 rpm	240 N·m (177 lb·ft) @1800–2400 rpm	ATD/AXR	2000–present
1.9 8v TDI	Diesel	1.9 L (1896 cc, 116 cu in)	4cyl SOHC	110 PS (108 hp/81 kW) @4150 rpm	235 N·m (173 lb·ft) @1900 rpm	AHF/ASV	1997–2006
1.9 8v TDI	Diesel	1.9 L (1896 cc, 116 cu in)	4cyl SOHC	130 PS (128 hp/96 kW) @4000 rpm	310 N·m (229 lb·ft) @1900 rpm	ASZ	2003–2004

[edit] Octavia Mk2 (Typ 1Z) (2004-)

Škoda Octavia Mk2 (1Z)

Also called	Škoda Octavia II, Škoda Octavia5, Škoda Laura
Production	2004–
Assembly	Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic Bratislava, Slovakia Shanghai, China
Body style(s)	5-door hatchback 5-door estate
Platform	Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35) platform
Engine(s)	1.3L I4 1.4L I4 16 valve 1.6L I4 1.6L I4 FSI 1.8L I4 TFSI 2.0L I4 FSI 2.0L I4 TFSI 1.9L I4 TDI 2.0L I4 TDI
Transmission(s)	5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 6-speed automatic DSG 7-speed automatic DSG
Wheelbase	2,578 in (65481.2 mm)
Length	4,569 in (116052.6 mm)
Width	1,769 in (44932.6 mm)
Height	Hatchback: 1,468 in (37287.2 mm) Wagon: 1,490 in (37846 mm)
Related	Audi A3 (8P) Mk2 SEAT León Mk2 SEAT Toledo Mk3 SEAT Altea VW Golf Mk5 Volkswagen Jetta

The second generation was introduced in 2004 based on the Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35) platform also used by other Volkswagen Group cars, including the Audi A3 II, VW Golf Mk5, VW Jetta Mk5, SEAT León II, SEAT Altea, VW Golf Plus, VW Touran and VW Tiguan. Along with a new engine range, also shared with other models of the Volkswagen Group, body changes included more legroom for rear seat passengers (a weak point in the original model) and increased ground clearance at front and rear to reduce the risk of grounding on steep ramps or facing kerbs.

In addition to the Czech factory in Mladá Boleslav, from 2008 the Octavia has also been produced at a factory in Bratislava, Slovakia ^[2], as well as Shanghai (under the joint venture of Shanghai Volkswagen) ^[3].

In India, the second-generation Octavia is marketed as the Laura to distinguish it from the first generation.^[4]

There are two four-wheel drive versions of the Octavia - the 4x4 and the Scout, both featuring a Haldex Traction four-wheel drive system, based on a computer-controlled clutch centre coupling. The two models both have higher ground clearance than the standard Octavia - increased by 24 mm (0.9 in) for the 4x4 and 40 mm (1.6 in) for the Scout. The Scout (announced 2006 ^[5]) is only available with the estate body style and has some SUV crossover style exterior modifications such as larger bumpers.

[edit] Engines

There are several engine options available:^[6]

Name	Fuel	Volume	Engine	Output	Torque	Engine code	Years
1.3 8v MPI [7]	Petrol	1.3 L (1289 cc, 79 cu in)	4cyl OHV	68 PS (67 hp/50 kW) @n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
1.4 16v MPI	Petrol	1.4 L (1390 cc, 85 cu in)	4cyl DOHC	75 PS (74 hp/55 kW) @5000 rpm	126 N·m (93 lb·ft) @3800 rpm	BCA	2004–2006
1.4 16v MPI	Petrol	1.4 L (1390 cc, 85 cu in)	4cyl DOHC	80 PS (79 hp/59 kW) @5000 rpm	132 N·m (97 lb·ft) @3800 rpm	BUD	2006–present
1.4 16v TSI	Petrol	1.4 L (1390 cc, 85 cu in)	4cyl DOHC	122 PS (120 hp/90 kW) @5000 rpm	200 N·m (148 lb·ft) @1500–4000 rpm	CAXA	2008–present
1.6 8v MPI	Petrol	1.6 L (1595 cc, 97 cu in)	4cyl SOHC	102 PS (101 hp/75 kW) @5600 rpm	148 N·m (109 lb·ft) @3800 rpm	BGU/BSE/BSF/CCSA	2004–present
1.6 16v FSI	Petrol	1.6 L (1598 cc, 98 cu in)	4cyl DOHC	115 PS (113 hp/85 kW) @6000 rpm	155 N·m (114 lb·ft) @4000 rpm	BLF	2004–2008
1.8 16v TFSI [A]	Petrol	1.8 L (1798 cc, 110 cu in)	4cyl DOHC	160 PS (158 hp/118 kW) @5000–6200 rpm	250 N·m (184 lb·ft) @1500–4200 rpm	BZB	2007–present
2.0 16v FSI	Petrol	2 L (1984 cc, 121 cu in)	4cyl DOHC	150 PS (148 hp/110 kW) @6000 rpm	200 N·m (148 lb·ft) @3500 rpm	BLR/BLX/BVX/BVY	2004–2008
2.0 16v TFSI vRS	Petrol	2 L (1984 cc, 121 cu in)	4cyl DOHC	200 PS (197 hp/147 kW) @5100–6000 rpm	280 N·m (207 lb·ft) @1800–5000 rpm	BWA	2005–present
1.9 8v TDI [B]	Diesel	1.9 L (1896 cc, 116 cu in)	4cyl SOHC PD	105 PS (104 hp/77 kW) @4000 rpm	250 N·m (184 lb·ft) @1900 rpm	BJB/BKC/BXE/BLS	2004–present
2.0 8v TDI [C]	Diesel	2 L (1968 cc, 120 cu in)	4cyl SOHC PD	140 PS (138 hp/103 kW) @4000 rpm	320 N·m (236 lb·ft) @1750–2500 rpm	BMM	2007–present
2.0 16v TDI [D]	Diesel	2 L (1968 cc, 120 cu in)	4cyl DOHC PD	136 PS (134 hp/100 kW) @4000 rpm	320 N·m (236 lb·ft) @1750–2500 rpm	AZV	2004–2008
2.0 16v TDI [D]	Diesel	2 L (1968 cc, 120 cu in)	4cyl DOHC PD	140 PS (138 hp/103 kW) @4000 rpm	320 N·m (236 lb·ft) @1750–2500 rpm	BKD	2004–2008
2.0 16v TDI vRS [C]	Diesel	2 L (1968 cc, 120 cu in)	4cyl DOHC PD	170 PS (168 hp/125 kW) @4200 rpm	350 N·m (258 lb·ft) @1800–2500 rpm	BMN	2006–2008
2.0 16v TDI vRS [C]	Diesel	2 L (1968 cc, 120 cu in)	4cyl DOHC CR	170 PS (168 hp/125 kW) @4200 rpm	350 N·m (258 lb·ft) @1750–2500 rpm	CEGA	2008–present

[edit] Trim levels

In the UK the Octavia is available in these trim levels: Classic, Ambiente, 4x4 (Estate only), Elegance, Laurin & Klement, Scout 4x4 (Estate only), and vRS. All models come with 4 airbags, electric front windows, air conditioning, central locking and Anti-Lock Brakes.

[edit] 2009 facelift

A facelifted version was launched in 2009, after being formally unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show ^[8].

The modifications to the facelift include aesthetic exterior changes, mechanical changes and interior features.^[9] Externally, the designs of the headlights and bumpers were revised. There were some changes to the range of available engines and manual/automatic gearboxes, with the 1.4TSI and 1.8TSI engines and 7-speed DSG transmission available for the first time. Inside the car, the stereo and steering wheels were revised, along with some of the interior trim.

Photos of the facelifted model can be viewed at the Skoda International website: http://new.skoda-auto.com/com/model/newoctavia/gallery/pictures/Pages/gallery.aspx?pageIndex=1

[edit] Comparisons

The German automobile TV show Auto, Motor und Sport compared the Škoda Octavia with its cousin, the Volkswagen Golf Mk5, and concluded that the Škoda Octavia was slightly better than the Volkswagen Golf owing to a little more interior space and other specific ergonomics, better build quality, better drivability, and a lower price.

In their 2006 survey, the British automobile magazine and TV/radio show Top Gear placed the first-generation Octavia into 3rd place, and described it as a "masterpiece of dependability". The second generation was too new to be included in the survey.

The British automobile magazine Auto Express awarded to the second-generation Octavia the gold medal in their prestigious Driver Power top 100, stating that it is "the UK’s most satisfying car to own in 2007" and that it "has bettered every other car on sale in the UK".

Along with other Škodas, the Czech-built Octavia has been a markedly reliable vehicle – more so than the Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf, with which it shares platforms. In 2006, Warranty Direct, a UK-based provider of mechanical warranties for used cars, rated Škoda the top manufacturer (above Mazda and Honda), while Audi came seventh from bottom. The Octavia specifically had a reliability index of 32.74 (lower being more reliable), while the Golf produced over the same period was 87.28, and the Audi A3 99.43.

[edit] Notes

[edit] References

[edit] External links

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