Even the entry level, small engine power is great to experience

A good alternative to Volkswagen Golf has been presented to the buyers in shape of Skoda Octavia. It is spacious, good engines that cost you less and a number of features in the cabin. Boot space is also greater in comparison with leaders in the class and five adults can travel with ease in this car. When you get on driving seat, you feel good about handling and running this competent family car. The practicality of this hatchback has proved it a wise choice as there is more space for passengers and boot to carry luggage than rivals. In this way, it is the real champion among the family hatchbacks. Entry level petrol engine power would seem not enough to pull the big body of the vehicle, but it is not true as even 1.0-liter petrol engine is efficient to meet a requirement of the pull.

Best Skoda engine combines efficiency of fuel and power

The best engine in the range is 1.4 TSI 150 as it keeps it smooth and also offers more power to drive at pace. Another strong diesel engine is 2.0-Litre TDI that is quick. Gearbox for all cars of this model is same and it is dual clutch automatic. Speed transmissions are six and for some, it is seven automatic. At reasonably good speed, comfort for riders is ideal and this trait makes it a definite choice for long distances. At low speed and on city streets, it does not remain that cozy as the riders could feel the patches on the road. Thus the company needs to do a lot more to make it equally comfortable while running on city roads. Adaptive suspension is optional for some models and performs much better than the standard.

Driving is easy due to stability

It is stable like other big size family cars so you can drive it with confidence. In addition to it, the steering has been made quite lighter in weight to keep it moving on busy streets and to park with great ease. Three different driving modes are standard in all of the versions except 1.0-Litre models and with these modes acceleration is influenced. When you look at the refinement of engines, those using petrol are quiet and the diesel engines are not that refined particularly when put on a comparison with rivals of this class.

Cabin is spacious

Front seats are big and flat that ensures comfort for a long ride. Front doors have cabins to hold water bottles of 1.5 litre and other befitting storage places. Rear seats are also spacious enough to keep the riders of big stature relaxed. Generous headroom, wide opening doors, and broad seat base are other big indications of offering the desired space. The cabin has been built simply to bring in use the technological features for infotainment. The basic models are low priced but well equipped with features. Seven trim levels are available to the buyers to make their purchase a superb family car. Cruise control and rear parking sensors are present in these upgrades.