The New Skoda Octavia
Published: 31st May 2004
Skoda Octavia
The 2.0 FSI/ 150 bhp engine is designed for particularly demanding customers looking for outstanding dynamics, and smooth, economical operation. The FSI direct fuel injection system guarantees a high output and, simultaneously, advantageous fuel consumption. The incredibly quiet operation of this four-cylinder, all-aluminium engine is the result of two balancing shafts. The 2xOHC valve technology with four valves per cylinder uses variable timing for the intake valves. The engine is fitted with a knock regulation system with two knock sensors and a variable plastic intake pipe. The engine produces a maximum of 150 bhp at 6,000 rpm. The maximum torque is 200 Nm at 3,500 rpm. This engine will be available in the UK in February 2005; fuel economy figures are not available yet. Emissions are controlled using three three-way catalytic converters - one main converter and two front-end converters, three diagnostic lambda sensors and exhaust gas re-circulation with an electric, liquid cooled valve.
Diesel Engines
All Octavia diesel engines are equipped with Skoda’s Pumpe-Düse direct fuel injection system. Each cylinder has an injection unit in the cylinder head consisting of a high-pressure injection pump, an injection nozzle and a control valve, which is used to precisely control the fuel injection process. The pump-nozzle injection system uses an extremely high injection pressure of up to 205 MPa.
The diesel engines in the Octavia are fitted with an exhaust gas turbocharger and a turbine with variable blade geometry. This concept provides a highly effective regulation of the pressure in the turbocharger. Sufficient charging pressure is available at low revolutions, which reduces the turbo-effect. Before entering the engine, pressurised air is passed through an intercooler. This allows the Octavia's TDI PD engines to produce high torque even at low revolutions and enable dynamic and swift driving without the need for frequent gear changing. All Octavia diesel engines are equipped with a maintenance-free, four coil ignition.
The 1.9 TDI PD/ 105 bhp engine lives up to the reputation of the extremely popular TDI PD engines. The 1.9 TDI PD in line, four-cylinder, eight-valve engine with OHC produces a maximum of 105 bhp at 4,000 rpm and torque of 250 Nm at 1,900 rpm. An Octavia with this engine can reach 119 mph, and accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 11.8 sec. Fuel consumption is a very economical 53.3 mpg in the combined cycle. This engine, fitted with Skoda's new DSG transmission, is EU IV compliant.
The newly developed 2.0 TDI PD/ 140 bhp engine meets the requirement for minimum consumption and, at the same time, extraordinary performance. Its characteristics, - high output, high torque and low consumption - make this one of the best diesel engines currently produced in the world. Like the petrol engines, the newly developed 2.0 TDI PD engine complies with EU IV. This four-cylinder engine with 2xOHC technology, four valves per cylinder, two tangential intake channels in each cylinder and vertically installed valves, produces a maximum of 140 bhp at 4,000 rpm and torque of 320 Nm at 1,750 rpm. These parameters give the car a maximum speed of 129 mph and acceleration of 0-62 mph in 9.6 sec. The dynamic characteristics of the Skoda Octavia equipped with the 2.0 TDI PD are further enhanced by the incredibly low fuel consumption - only 47.9 mpg in the combined regime. Low emissions are due to an oxidation catalytic converter and exhaust gas re-circulation with an electric valve and exhaust gas cooler.
Skoda Octavia
Our Skoda Octavia Guide lists the full specification of the current UK Octavia range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.
Price Range: £11,145 - £20,070
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Models in the range: 15
We have road tested the Skoda Octavia, to read our in-depth car reviews:
Skoda Octavia Review - Nov 2004
Skoda Octavia Review - Jan 2007
Our Car Buyer’s Guide covers all of the UK’s major new cars and includes CO2 ratings and car insurance groups. Data updated on the 21st Sep 2008
