Skoda Octavia Hatchback (98-05) - Review Review by Parkers on 01 January 1998 The Octavia shares components and engineering expertise with the Audi A3/A4, SEAT Toledo and VW Golf/Bora - which should put pay to any stale old jokes about the Skoda marque. The Czech car maker has hurtled up-market with these keenly-priced and well built medium hatchbacks and estates, which are essentially Volkswagens in all but name. These are family holdalls not status symbols. In the image department, Octavia is a big step up for traditional Skoda buyers - but are the badge and the clever advertising enough to confer kudos in the car park? 3.5 out of 5 Other Skoda reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 3 out of 5 Comfort One of the smaller of the family car bunch, room in the back is slightly limited. Legs won't be able to stretch out much, but shoulder to shoulder room is okay. View full gallery 4 out of 5 Practicality The boot is enormous - they actually could have sacrificed some of it for the space in the rear. You'll fit a load of luggage in with ease. Get a Skoda Octavia Hatchback valuation View full gallery How does the boot space compare? Skoda Octavia Hatchback (98-05) 528 litres Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (98-05) 370 litres Ford Focus Hatchback (98-04) 350 litres SEAT Leon Hatchback (00-05) 340 litres 3.5 out of 5 Behind the wheel In a nice neat, sensible nod to its VW Golf heritage, the dash is neatly laid out and simple to use. Drivers of all sizes will find a comfortable seating position. View full gallery Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Skoda Octavia cars for sale We have 32 models like this for sale. Find Skoda Octavia cars for sale Previous: Driving & Performance Next: Costs