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2008 Skoda Octavia
The 2008 Skoda Octavia is a lower Medium. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $36,490 for the base variant and topping out at $51,990 for the vRS variant.
There are 3 variants of the Octavia available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2007.
The 2008 Octavia was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Skoda Octavia include 1.9L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (77kW/250Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder (110kW/200Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (103kW/320Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (147kW/280Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (125kW/350Nm). Available with 5-speed manual manual, 6-speed manual automated manual sequential trans (amt), 6-speed automatic with manual mode or 6-speed manual manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.
- Retail Price
- $36,490 - $51,990†
- Transmission
- 5 or 6-speed manual or 6-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4 or Front
- Fuel Type
- Diesel or Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Combi, Hatchback, or Wagon
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
- Retail Price
- $36,490 - $51,990†
- Transmission
- 5 or 6-speed manual or 6-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4 or Front
- Fuel Type
- Diesel or Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Combi, Hatchback, or Wagon
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
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Skoda Octavia
2008 Skoda Octavia
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
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Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
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Technology
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2008 Skoda Octavia
Available Variants
The Skoda Octavia comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Scout.
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Power to Weight
53.47 - 99.66 kW/t
52.13 kW/t
110.84 kW/t
Boot Space
548 - 580 litres
486 litres
603 litres
Warranty (Years)
2 - 3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 year
3 years
3 years
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Launch Edition
2025
$60,500
RS
2025
$71,500
RS+
2025
$78,000
Year
2025
Engine Type
1.4L Combustion
2.0L Combustion
Fuel
Premium Unleaded
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Wagon
Number of Doors
5 Doors
Drivetrain
Front
Maximum Power
110 kW
195 kW
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2008 Skoda Octavia
Dimensions
4,572 mm
1,769 mm
1,462 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,572 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,769 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,462 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm |
| Load Capacity | 585 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2008 Skoda Octavia
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Skoda Octavia is the base variant that starts from $36,490.
See all Skoda Octavia PricingThe most expensive Skoda Octavia is the vRS variant that starts from $51,990.
See all Skoda Octavia PricingThe best towing capacity of a Skoda Octavia is 1700 kg offered by the following variants: Scout.
See all Skoda Octavia towing capacityThe largest Skoda Octavia is the base variant which measures 1985mm wide, 4513mm in length and sits 1431mm tall.
The most powerful Skoda Octavia is the vRS variant which has 147kW of power and 280nm of torque.
The Skoda Octavia is built in Czech Republic and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Skoda Octavia is the Scout variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2190 kg.
The Skoda Octavia may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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