Skoda Octavia vRS (01-05) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
The Octavia vRS put Skoda on the hot-hatchback map in 2001 with an estate model following in 2003. Sharing components with the Mk IV Volkswagen Golf, using Volkswagen Group's 180bhp 1.8 turbo engine as well as the know-how of Skoda's skilled chassis engineers the Octavia vRS turned out to be a high performance bargain and a thoroughly enjoyable drive.
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Running costs

Should get close to 35mpg in everyday driving, and will not suffer depreciation any harsher than the rest of the Octavia range, which is in line with most volume family cars. Servicing isn't expensive either.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

12 months/10,000 miles.

Warranty

Three years/60,000 miles.

Road tax (12 months)

£250.00 - £250.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

2.5 out of 5

Green credentials

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CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

The arrows indicate the best and worst CO2 bands for this model.

Emissions summary

Octavia is not particularly environmentally friendly. With an average of 192 g/km CO2 across the range, its emissions are fairly standard for a sports estate. It's worth noting that the line-up does not feature any diesel models, which typically produce less carbon dioxide than petrol engines with similar power outputs. The range is not particularly economical, averaging 35 mpg.

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