The 2025 Škoda Octavia continues to impress as one of the most sensible and capable family/ fleet cars on the market, offering exceptional practicality, refined efficiency and strong all-round performance. Its spacious interior and broad powertrain lineup make it a favourite for UK fleets looking for low running costs and driver satisfaction
Fleetwise score 85%
Other media scores…
What Car? 5/5
Carbuyer 4.7/5
Auto Express 4.5/5
Autocar 4/5
Carwow 8/10
Parkers 4.1/5
Car 4/5
Top Gear 8/10
Select Car Leasing 4.3/5
Autotrader 4.5/5
Honest John 5/5
In 30 seconds…
The 2025 Škoda Octavia remains one of the most compelling choices for fleet buyers in the large family car segment, thanks to its blend of practicality, efficiency and everyday usability. Its generous cabin space and class-leading boot capacity make it ideal for business use, while the range of powertrains offers flexibility for differing fleet strategies — from low CO2 PHEV options to fuss-free petrol and mild-hybrids.
Inside, the Octavia feels well put together with intuitive tech and a comfortable seating position for driver and passengers alike. The infotainment and connectivity systems are up to date, and the interior quality punches above what you’d expect at its price point.
On the road, the Octavia is composed and refined with a comfortable ride and agile handling that suits both city driving and longer motorway journeys. The PHEV models shine with reduced tax and excellent economy, while the petrol and mild-hybrid cars balance performance with sensible fuel use.
“If you want a spacious, efficient and practical fleet car with low running costs, the Škoda Octavia remains one of the best all-rounders” – Carbuyer
Threshold Busters
Models under the UK £50,000 tax thresholds.
1.0 TSI SE – from £23,995
1.0 TSI SE L – from £24995
1.5 TSI SE L – from £26,995
1.5 TSI Sportline – from £28,995
2.0 TSI Sportline – from £31,995
1.4 TSI iV (PHEV) SE L – from £30,995
1.4 TSI iV (PHEV) Sportline – from £32,995 (some specs may exceed the threshold)
Roll of Honour
• Frequently rated best in class for practicality
• Strong residual values in fleet channels
• Multiple awards for value and total cost of ownership
Spec list
• Petrol, mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid (iV) powertrains
• Front-wheel drive standard, optional AWD on select trims
• Manual and DSG automatic gearboxes
• From £23,995
• From £359pm
• 5-door hatch and estate versions available
• 5 seats
• 45-201mpg (PHEV combined WLTP)
• Boot space 600 litres (hatch) / 640 litres (estate)
• Warranty 3 yrs/60,000 miles
• Company-car tax rates (BIK)
– Petrol/MHEV: 27-32%
– PHEV: 10-15%
Sample leasing deal
Lease Co: leasing.com
Car: Škoda Octavia 1.4 TSI iV PHEV SE L DSG
Initial rental £3950
Term 24 months
Mileage per annum 8000
Monthly fee £379
Additional fees £199
(All prices excluding VAT)
In depth…
Brand Škoda
Model Octavia 1.4 TSI iV PHEV SE L
Power source Petrol plug-in hybrid
Transmission DSG automatic
Engine capacity 1395cc
Tax
CO2 31g/km
BIK 10%
P11D £30,995
Performance
Max speed 131mph
0-62mph 8.8 seconds
Max power 201bhp
MPG 201mpg (WLTP combined)
Size
5-door hatch, 5 seats
Length 4698mm
Width 1835mm
Height 1469mm
Kerbweight 1520kg
Also consider
Volkswagen Golf
Ford Focus
Toyota Corolla
Honda Civic
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