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Skoda Octavia Estate boot space, practicality and safety

1998 - 2005 (change model)
Practicality rating: 4 out of 54.0

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019 Updated: 6 June 2019

Octavia achieved a four-Euro NCAP rating in 2001 and has dual airbags and ABS (except on base-level LXi) as standard; sidebags and traction control are fitted to higher spec models. Although fitted with strong deadlocks and an immobiliser, only higher-spec Octavias get an alarm.

It’s easy to load up, as the boot has a low lip and wide opening and can carry a substantial cargo. The rear seats fold flat for extra room, if it’s needed. This makes it an ideal car for the buyer who needs a car for work as well as family life. There’s also a reasonably-sized glovebox and cupholders in the front.

Euro NCAP rating

Ratings for this model not available

Equipment and options

Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment (9)
  • ABS
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Folding rear seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
Ambiente Standard Equipment (13)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Air conditioning
  • CD Multichanger
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Heated mirrors
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Steel wheels
Ambiente Optional Equipment (2)
  • Metallic Paint
  • Service indicator
Classic Standard Equipment (5)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • CD
  • Central locking
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Steel wheels
Classic Optional Equipment (4)
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Metallic Paint
  • Service indicator
Elegance Standard Equipment (17)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Alloy wheels
  • CD Multichanger
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric sunroof
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Side airbags
  • Traction control
Elegance Optional Equipment (4)
  • Air conditioning
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Metallic Paint
  • Service indicator
GLX Standard Equipment (10)
  • Air conditioning
  • Central locking
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Rear electric windows
  • Steel wheels
GLX Optional Equipment
  • n/a
GLXi Standard Equipment (11)
  • Air conditioning
  • Central locking
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Rear electric windows
  • Steel wheels
  • Traction control
GLXi Optional Equipment
  • n/a
Laurin + Klement Standard Equipment (21)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Alloy wheels
  • CD Multichanger
  • Climate control
  • Cruise control
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric sunroof
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Metallic Paint
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Side airbags
  • Traction control
Laurin + Klement Optional Equipment (4)
  • Air conditioning
  • Audio remote
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Service indicator
SLX Standard Equipment (17)
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • CD
  • Central locking
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric sunroof
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Metallic Paint
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
  • Traction control
SLX Optional Equipment
  • n/a
SLXi Standard Equipment (9)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Heated mirrors
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Rear electric windows
  • Traction control
SLXi Optional Equipment (11)
  • Air conditioning
  • CD
  • Central locking
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Electric sunroof
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Metallic Paint
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags

Dimensions

Length 4511mm - 4513mm
Width 1731mm - 1984mm
Height 1374mm - 1481mm
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