Skoda Octavia Combi Estate – Petrol, Petrol MHEV or Diesel, starting at 24400 £

The Skoda Octavia Combi Estate impresses with a Petrol, Petrol MHEV or Diesel engine, 265 HP and an attractive starting price of 24400 £. Here are all the details at a glance.

from about £24,400
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Skoda Octavia Combi

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 - 6.9 L
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Street-smart styling with purpose

The Octavia Combi wears its practicality with confidence: a long, low wagon silhouette, sharp creases and a purposeful front end that reads more grown-up than flashy. At 4,709 mm long and 1,829 mm wide it looks balanced on the road and slots neatly into both family and company-car roles. The range includes everything from a thrifty 116 hp 1.5 TSI up to a 265 hp RS, plus mild-hybrid and diesel options, so buyers can pick between discreet efficiency and genuine pace. Design tweaks are tasteful rather than radical, which suits owners who want substance over show.

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Practical, polished cockpit

Materials and build quality have stepped up: soft-touch surfaces where it matters, solid-feeling switches and a tidy, driver-focused dash layout that stays uncluttered. The infotainment and instrumentation are logically arranged and generally responsive, while physical shortcuts remain for the most-used functions — handy on busy mornings. Seating is supportive without being sporty-firm, aimed squarely at comfort for long stints rather than track days. Small but useful details, like numerous storage cubbies and a sensible gearlever area, keep daily usability high.

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Boot and backseat — where the Octavia truly shines

Space is the Octavia Combi’s headline act: a generous 640 litres of luggage room with the rear seats up and up to 1,700 litres with them folded makes grocery runs, prams or DIY trips worry-free. Rear legroom is generous, so adults sit comfortably on longer journeys and three across the back is feasible for short hops. A 50–55 litre tank and a useful payload around 500 kg mean the car handles real-world loads without drama. Practical touches such as a low load lip and useful tie-down points make packing and unloading straightforward.

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Comfort-first dynamics with a sporty option

The standard suspension leans toward composed comfort: compliant over broken surfaces and stable on the motorway, which is ideal for families and commuters who value serenity over razor-sharp feedback. Steering is precise enough for confident lane changes and cornering balance is predictable, especially in front-wheel-drive models; all-wheel-drive examples add traction for more demanding weather or towing. At the top end the RS with 265 hp and around 370 Nm of torque accelerates crisply (0–100 km/h in about 6.5 s) and tightens the character, while the 116–150 hp engines prioritise economy over outright pace. Choice of manual or dual-clutch automatic allows buyers to tune the driving experience to their taste.

Running costs that make sense

Fuel consumption spans roughly from about 4.4 to 6.9 L/100 km across the diesel, petrol and mild-hybrid options, so realistic real-world economy depends heavily on engine choice and duty cycle. With a typical 50–55 litre tank that translates to motorway ranges in excess of 700–1,100 km on a single fill for most versions, which keeps motorway stops infrequent on long trips. Diesels and the mHEV variants tend to deliver the best long-distance economy, while the sporty RS is predictably thirstier but still refined on the move. Overall ownership costs sit comfortably in the mid-range for the class when equipment and fuel type are chosen with use in mind.

Tech that helps, not hinders

The Octavia Combi offers modern connectivity and safety technology without overwhelming the user: a responsive central touchscreen and digital instruments are partnered with wireless smartphone integration and clear voice control in many trims. Driver aids include adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping and parking assistance systems that work well in everyday traffic and on motorways, making long runs less tiring. Navigation and smart route guidance are practical and accurate enough for daily commuting, while over-the-air updates and software improvements are increasingly common across the range. The electronics support the car’s practical purpose, prioritising clarity and reliability over gimmicks.

Who should consider one

The Octavia Combi suits families, company-car drivers and anybody who needs large, usable cargo space without stepping up to an SUV for the sake of it. Buyers who value low running costs and practicality will find diesel and mild-hybrid options attractive, while those wanting a bit of fun can opt for the RS or the stronger 204–265 hp petrols and AWD variants. It’s a pragmatic choice for people who measure cars by what they do day-to-day — carry people and stuff comfortably, quietly and efficiently. For those who prize sensible packaging, understated design and a wide engine spread, the Octavia Combi remains hard to beat.

Costs and Consumption

Price
24400 - 42300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
113 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1366 - 1553 kg
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
4698 - 4709 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1455 - 1468 mm
Max trunk capacity
1700 L
Payload
471 - 534 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, C
Brand
Skoda
Is the Skoda Octavia Combi offered with different drivetrains?

The Skoda Octavia Combi is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.