SKODA OCTAVIA HATCHBACK

Name: SKODA OCTAVIA 2.0 TSI vRS 5dr DSG
Brand: SKODA OCTAVIA
SKU: 106402
Availability: InStock

2.0 TSI vRS 5dr DSG

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Fuel Type Petrol

Co2 158.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 155mph

Customise Deal

Lease Type

Personal Business

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

An excess mileage charge will apply if you exceed the contracted mileage. The exact charge will be confirmed on the official quotation prior to your acceptance to proceed.

Important Information

Excess mileage charges will apply if you go over the stated contract mileage.
Vehicle damage charges may occur if the vehicle is returned outside BVRLA's Fair Wear and Tear guidelines.
All rentals are subject to the necessary finance acceptance criteria.
Prices shown are indicative and subject to change.
No ownership option is available on this lease.
Manufacturer’s maintenance schedule must be observed and additional charges may apply for failure to maintain servicing and any non fair wear and tear damage to the vehicle.
Quoted leadtimes are estimates based on information from the manufacturer and are subject to change. We will keep you up to date during the course of your order.
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Fuel Type Petrol

Co2 158.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 155mph

SKODA OCTAVIA Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
8
Handling
7
Comfort
8
Space
8
Styling
7
Build
7
Value
8
Equipment
8
Economy
7
Depreciation
7
Insurance
7

The improved version of the fourth generation Skoda Octavia vRS follows a well-established routine. Why mess with a winning formula? Jonathan Crouch takes a look.

Ten Second Review

You know the Skoda Octavia vRS. It's the car you dread to see in your rear view if you're making progress a bit enthusiastically on the motorway. The police buy them because they're subtle, fast, reliable and affordable; four attributes that work well with private buyers too. This improved version of the MK4 model is smarter and plusher than ever and offers a power output boosted to 265PS. In other words, don't be tempted to try to outsprint one.

Background

Yes, the vRS is the go-faster model of the Skoda Octavia range, on sale in this improved form at a time when going faster seems to be about as socially acceptable as a Gary Glitter comeback tour, but stick with it. There's a lot more to this car than flicking the vees at the mandated speed limit. The vRS has long been a car that's all about making discreet progress, which is why they're the darlings of motorway police the length and breadth of the country. They're capable but subtle. Granted, a GATSO camera's not going to differentiate between a navy blue Octavia and a lime green Lambo, but if you prefer not to draw attention to the fact that you enjoy your driving, the vRS is a wholly informed choice. This one's an improved version of the fourth generation vRS model. Those of you with longer memories might well recall the first generation car initially being badged an RS. That car first appeared in 2001, with the bigger and better built second generation model arriving in 2005, a MK3 version arriving in 2012 and the MK4 originally launched in 2020. This latest vRS ups power to 265PS. Let's take a look.

Driving Experience

Of course, you want to know how quick the VRS is. I did. So, being completely useless at suspense, here's the detail. The 2.0-litre TSI petrol powerplant (the only engine now on offer to vRS folk) now puts out 265PS (20PS more than before) and drives through a 7-speed DSG auto gearbox. This combination will punt the Octavia vRS to 62mph in around 6 seconds. The car comes with direct 'Progressive' steering. And fine-tuned sports suspension lowered by 15mm. An electronic VAQ limited-slip differential is fitted as standard and provides more traction on the front axle through corners, while the braking system features 17-inch front discs as standard. The vRS also comes with plenty of drive assist technology. The 'ACC' 'Adaptive Cruise Control' system does more than merely brake and accelerate the car based around a pre-set speed. It also uses the car's front camera system, GPS data and a host of sensors to drive the car predictively. So when 'ACC' is set, the car knows in advance about bends, roundabouts and upcoming traffic flow, plus this Skoda will adapt itself to speed limits as you enter them.

Design and Build

You'd have to be quite a Skoda loyalist to notice the visual changes made to the updated version of this fourth generation Octavia vRS. A subtly revised front grille is flanked by more angular restyled LED headlamps positioned above a pronounced crease in the front bumper that's supposed to present a visual reference to the Czech flag. Both front and rear bumpers have been revised too - to be more aerodynamic; which is the main reason why overall length of both hatch and estate models is up by 9mm. The rear LED lamp clusters have been redesigned too. And there's a fresh wheel design. As for vRS-specific features, well the door mirror housings and window frames are finished in gloss black, while the estate model is finished with black roof bars as standard. At the rear, the hatch model adds gloss black aero flaps, diffuser and a subtle boot lid spoiler, while both models come with chrome exhaust tailpipes and bespoke vRS badging as standard. The subtle model updates continue inside. In fact, if you happen to be familiar with the original version of this fourth generation Octavia vRS, you won't initially notice any differences at all, unless you happen to notice the new recycled cabin materials, or the steering wheel's new two-dimensional Skoda badge. Or you've paid extra for the new larger 13-inch centre infotainment screen - now added as an option. There are hidden changes though; even the standard 10.25-inch centre screen now has flexibility and capability 'far beyond' the original monitor - and now incorporates ChatGPT artificial intelligence. Which means that if you ask it something it doesn't know, it'll go online to find the answer, then return it to you via the voice control. There are cabin charging upgrades too: the revised 'Phone Box' wireless charging mat provides for up to 15W wireless charging; and the USB-C ports now deliver up to 45W - triple the amount offered with the pre-facelifted car. For the instruments, there's a 10-inch Digital Display. And for this vRS, the three-spoke leather steering wheel is equipped with DSG paddles and knurled wheels in a chrome design As usual with an Octavia, back seat space is class-leading. Three adults can be accommodated more easily in this car than in any other rival. And boot capacity remains class-leading, rated at 600-litres in the hatch, or 640-litres in the estate.

Market and Model

Budget around £40,000 for an Octavia vRS and you won't be too far out. If you want the Estate rather than the Hatch, you'll need around £1,100 more. Equipment levels are generous, including 19-inch Elias anthracite alloy wheels, full-LED Matrix headlights and a bespoke vRS Design Selection interior. vRS customers also benefit from Predictive Adaptive Cruise Control, vRS engine sound, an electrically operated boot and keyless entry with walk-away locking as standard. You can also tick off rear privacy glass, front and rear parking sensors with manoeuvre assist, 'Progressive' dynamic steering and sports suspension that's 15mm lower than the standard Octavia. Inside, there's a three-spoke leather sports multi-function steering wheel, a black headliner and Adaptive cruise control. The seats, along with the steering wheel, armrests and Alcantara-padded instrument panel all bear the famous vRS logo and distinctive red stitching. Carbon optic decorative strips, LED ambient lighting and aluminium pedals complete the vRS's interior design package. The brand's Virtual Cockpit instrument panel is fitted as standard and offers an additional Sport layout. There's loads of safety kit of course - and Skoda has updated the car's 'Attention and Drowsiness Assistant'. The brand's 'Collision Avoidance Assistance' autonomous braking system is standard, along with lane departure warning (featuring steering assistance) and predictive cruise control, which works alongside a traffic sign recognition set-up. There are also new Park Assist features. The other option you'll want to consider is the new, larger 13-inch centre screen which, like the smaller monitor, has a new ChatGPT version of Skoda's 'Laura' voice control system built into it (named after one of Skoda's founders, Vaclav Laurin).

Cost of Ownership

As well as offering a good deal more pace and space than many of its rivals, this MK4 model Octavia vRS doesn't do at all badly on economy and emissions, hence a reasonable BiK tax rating of 34%. Expect 40.8mpg on the combined cycle (40.3mpg for the estate) and around 160g/km of CO2. The car's efficiency readings are helped by an 'Energy Recovery' set-up which reclaims energy that would otherwise be lost under braking or during cruising. And the usual Start/stop system to cut the engine when you don't need it, stuck at the lights or waiting in traffic. With the diesel variant, you'll need to keep the tank for the necessary AdBlue additive topped up to keep within sight of the quoted readings. Of course, the figures you'll achieve will depend to a great extent on how you drive, another area in which this Octavia aims to assist you. The 'Drive Mode Select' set-up offers the option of an 'Eco' setting that'll tweak all of the car's systems for ultimate frugality. In addition, you can monitor its ongoing frugality via selectable consumption read-outs on the left and right hand side of the 'Virtual Cockpit' digital instrument binnacle screen. Or via the 'Vehicle' section of the centre-dash screen where you can select 'Since Start', 'Long Term' and 'Since Refuel' read-outs on economy.

Summary

The Skoda Octavia vRS does nothing particularly radical - but then it doesn't need to. It has established a profitable niche for itself in offering a model that's presentable, rapid, discreet and which won't break the bank. Buying a quick car is no longer the no-brainer decision it once was, especially when the budgetary constraints of a growing family look likely to stymie your plans. The vRS offers all the solid common sense of the Skoda brand with more than enough about it to reassure anyone that they're not on the fast track to pipe and slippersville. Downsides? There aren't really too many to mention. If you're the sort of person who'll feel the irresistible draw of the Volkswagen or Audi brands, you probably won't give the less overtly slick Octavia the time of day. Still, that just leaves the vRS as a potential winner for anyone who doesn't feel the need for a more prestige badge. When the outside lane of the motorway clears like Moses parting the Red Sea before you, you'll probably realise it was money well spent.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Driver Convenience

1x USB Typc C port in rear view mirror
25W wireless charging pad with Qi2 magnetic power profile
4x USB Type C ports - 2x in front centre console and 2x in rear (45W)
Blind spot detection
Drive mode selection
Driver fatigue sensor
eCall emergency system
Electronic engine sound
Front assist system
Front cross traffic assist
Progressive dynamic steering
Speed assist
Traffic sign recognition
Turn Assist
Virtual Cockpit - 10.25" digital display
Voice control system
Wireless SmartLink for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Electronically controlled limited slip differential
vRS suspension

Entertainment

13" touchscreen display with navigation
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

Aero front windscreen wipers with intermittent function
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Black sport exhaust pipes
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Bumpers with rear red reflector strip
Electric front and rear windows
Exterior gloss black sports styling including front grille, window surrounds, door mirrors and badging
Gloss black diffuser
Gloss black roof spoiler
Heated rear windscreen
High beam control
High level third brake light
Ice scraper in fuel cap
LED daytime running lights
Logo projection in front doors
Rain and light sensors
Rear fog light on both side and reversing lights on both sides
Rear privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
Unique vRS bumpers and exterior styling

Interior Features

12 volt socket in boot
3 rear headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
4 foldable roof handles
Aluminium pedals
Boot net programme
Front head restraints
Front sport seats
Heated front seats
Illuminated glovebox
Interior door handles in dark chrome
Jumbo Box storage
Luggage compartment lighting x2 lights
Mechanical rear seat release from boot
Parcel shelf - folding
Single front passenger seat
Steering wheel in black leather with black stitching
Storage compartment under passenger seat
Storage compartments in left and right of boot
Sun visors with mirrors
Sunglasses storage
Three spoke leather sports multifunction steering wheel with paddles
Ticket holder
Unsplit rear bench seat, split folding backrest with centre armrest with cupholder
Waste bin in door panel

Packs

Comfort package - Octavia
Family package - Octavia
Light and view package plus - Octavia
vRS Design Selection pack - Octavia

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seat belts
Alarm with interior monitoring, tilt sensor and back up horn
Curtain airbags and front side airbags
Driver and front passenger airbags
Drivers knee airbag
Electronic parking brake
ESC including ABS, EBV, MSR, ASR, EDS, HBA, DSR
Front central airbag
Hill hold assist
ISOFIX on front passenger seat and outer rear seats
Passenger airbag deactivate switch
Red brake calipers
Three point seat belts in front and rear
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure monitor
Visual and acoustic seat belt reminder
Warning reflectors in front door

Security

Anti-theft wheel bolts
Remote central locking

Trim

Gloss black air vent surrounds

Wheels

19" Elias anthracite alloy wheels

Emissions - ICE

HC+NOx

Not Available
NOx

0.03
Particles

0.0002
Standard Emissions

EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb

158
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH

160
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL

156
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH

149
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL

144
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH

133
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL

130
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH

244
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL

242
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH

165
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL

161

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

DOHC
Catalytic Convertor

Yes
CC

1984
Compression Ratio

9.6:1
Cylinder Layout

IN-LINE
Cylinders

4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)

82.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)

92.8
Engine Layout

FRONT TRANSVERSE
Fuel Delivery

TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Gears

7 SPEED
Number of Valves

16
Transmission

SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies

No
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb

6.9
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH

7
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL

6.8
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH

6.5
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL

6.3
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEH

5.9
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEL

5.7
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH

10.7
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL

10.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEH

7.2
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEL

7.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb

40.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH

40.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL

41.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH

43.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL

44.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH

47.9
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL

49.6
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH

26.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL

26.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH

39.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL

39.8

General

Alternative Fuel Qualifying

No
Badge Engine CC

2.0
Badge Power

265
Based On ID

Not Available
Coin Description

TSI
Coin Series

vRS
Generation Mark

4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

27E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

85
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

82
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

81
NCAP Safety Assist %

80
Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?

No
Service Interval Frequency - Months

12
Service Interval Mileage

10000
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

3
Timing Belt Interval Mileage

999999
Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

6.4
Engine Power - BHP

265
Engine Power - KW

195
Engine Power - RPM

5250
Engine Torque - LBS.FT

273
Engine Torque - MKG

37.7
Engine Torque - NM

370
Engine Torque - RPM

1600
Top Speed

155

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Size Front

225/40 R19
Tyre Size Rear

225/40 R19
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

ELIAS
Wheel Type

19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

1471
Height (including roof rails)

Not Available
Length

4709
Wheelbase

2681
Width

1829
Width (including mirrors)

2003

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

51.5
Gross Vehicle Weight

2015
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

1555
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

600
Max. Loading Weight

562
Max. Roof Load

75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

1600
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

750
Minimum Kerbweight

1453
No. of Seats

5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

10.4

Company car tax calculator

Tax Year	BIK	BIK Value	Tax Payable at 20%	Tax Payable at 40%
2026/27	37%	£1208.51	£241.70	£483.41
2027/28	37%	£1208.51	£241.70	£483.41
2028/29	38%	£1241.18	£248.24	£496.47
2029/30	39%	£1273.84	£254.77	£509.54

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