Skoda Octavia vRS (05 on) - Review Review by Ben Wall on 01 February 2006 Last Updated: 18 May 2012 Skoda may be better known for practical family cars rather than performance, but its vRS models have carved out quite a niche for themselves. The Octavia vRS is just as versatile and spacious as the standard Octavia, but thanks to lowered sports suspension and a 2.0 TFSI engine - the same one used in the 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI - it has genuine hot hatch credentials. When launched, it was Skoda's most powerful ever car, while later a 2.0 TDI engine with 170bhp was introduced. Available as a hatchback or an estate, the Octavia vRS proves that you can combine an enjoyable hot hatch with a sensible family car - and it needn't break the bank either. It was facelifted in mid-2009 with a sharper front end and a more upmarket interior. 4.5 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 4.5 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £20,440 - £23,495 View all new prices Used price range: £4,708 - £21,830 View all used prices See 14 new models for sale from £16,995 Get a Skoda Octavia vRS (05 on) information pack Next steps Skoda Octavia vRS cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 139 models like this for sale, starting at £5,795. Find used Skoda Octavia vRSs for sale Superb value for money, blends hot hatch ability with family car practicality, TDI engine available Styling may be too subtle for some, interior dull for a sports hatch Skoda may be better known for practical family cars rather than performance, but its vRS models have carved out quite a niche for themselves. The Octavia vRS is just as versatile and spacious as the standard Octavia, but thanks to lowered sports suspension and a 2.0 TFSI engine - the same one used in the 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI - it has genuine hot hatch credentials. When launched, it was Skoda's most powerful ever car, while later a 2.0 TDI engine with 170bhp was introduced. Available as a hatchback or an estate, the Octavia vRS proves that you can combine an enjoyable hot hatch with a sensible family car - and it needn't break the bank either. It was facelifted in mid-2009 with a sharper front end and a more upmarket interior. Driving & Performance Performance 4.5 out of 5"Originally, the vRS was available only with a 2.0 TFSI engine with 200bhp. Its the same unit that..." Handling 4 out of 5"The standard Octavia handles with plenty of composure, helped by the fact that it is based on the..." Comfort Comfort 4 out of 5"Along with the smooth ride, the Octavia is also very quiet with minimal wind or engine noise. This..." Practicality 4.5 out of 5"Few performance cars at this price offer as much room as the Octavia. Unusually, it's available as a..." Equipment 4 out of 5"The vRS is the top of the range Octavia and comes very well equipped as a result. Standard kit..." Behind the wheel 4 out of 5"The standard Octavia has a rather drab cabin, but things improve somewhat with the vRS version. The..." Costs Running costs 4.5 out of 5"As well as being good value for money, residual values have remained pretty strong, helped by..." Green credentials 3.5 out of 5"Considering it's a hot hatch, the Octavia vRS is pretty green. Even the petrol model manages 36mpg..." Safety & Reliability Safety 3.5 out of 5"The Octavia was awarded four stars out of five by Euro NCAP for adult occupant crash safety. That's..." Reliability 4.5 out of 5"Skoda has a superb reputation for quality and reliability. The brand regularly tops reliability..." Buying & Selling Buying new 3 out of 5"Compared to other hot hatches the vRS is good value. Not only does it offer a high level of standard..." Buying used 4 out of 5"If you want a family car that's also fun to drive and has strong performance, then the vRS could be..." Selling 3.5 out of 5"It may not be as well known as names such as GTI or Type-R, but the stature of vRS is growing all..." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews New Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0T FSI vRS 5d 5 out of 5 “ The huge boot, one of biggest in class, like the fact it between sizes - e.g. bigger than a focus,... ” simon berry Living with it Skoda Octavia vRS It may be the end of my time with the vRS but now someone else will be getting a real bargain. Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Skoda Octavia cars for sale We have 139 models like this for sale. Find Skoda Octavia cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
New Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0T FSI vRS 5d 5 out of 5 “ The huge boot, one of biggest in class, like the fact it between sizes - e.g. bigger than a focus,... ” simon berry
Skoda Octavia vRS It may be the end of my time with the vRS but now someone else will be getting a real bargain.