Skoda Octavia 1998 Estate car

This generation of Skoda Octavia has been produced from October, 1998 to December, 2000. We can provide information about 12 modifications of this generation. 1998 Skoda Octavia is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (2 versions) and front wheel drive (10 versions).

This Skoda is available with four petrol engines with displacement from 1.6 to 2.0 litres and power of from 101 to 150 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement 1.9 litres and power of from 90 to 110 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (7 versions), as well as automatic (5 versions) gearbox.

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Skoda Octavia 1998 Estate car average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7.9 to 9.3 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 5.2 to 5.8 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Skoda Octavia 1998 Estate car petrol engine version is Skoda Octavia Combi 1.6, consuming 7.9 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Skoda Octavia 1998 Estate car diesel - Skoda Octavia Combi 1.9 TDI for 100 kilometers consumes 5.2 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Skoda Octavia real-world fuel consumption is on average the same as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average the same for petrol engines and +5% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Skoda Octavia modification.

Skoda Octavia 1998 Estate car CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 190 to 223 grams per kilometer, but for diesel engine - approximately 140 grams per kilometer. From Skoda Octavia with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Skoda Octavia Combi 1.6 which produces an average of 190 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Skoda Octavia diesels least CO2 distributes Skoda Octavia Combi 1.9 TDI - 140 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 8.6 seconds has Skoda Octavia Combi 1.8 20V Turbo version, conversely the tardiest one is Skoda Octavia Combi 1.6 reaching this speed only in 15.3 seconds. The maximum top speed is 214 km/h for the 1.8 petrol 4-cylinder 150 hp version (Skoda Octavia Combi 1.8 20V Turbo).

Lenght of Skoda Octavia is 451 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Skoda Octavia is about 3 cm longer than Audi A4 estate car / wagon, but 8 cm shorter than Mazda 626 estate car / wagon. Skoda Octavia gross weight is from 1738 to 1950 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 5 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles.

This Skoda is relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 850 €. Users calculated Skoda Octavia 1998 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 1900 € cost per year and 0.14 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 53%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 27% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Skoda Octavia for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Skoda Octavia prices and costs.

Skoda Octavia modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 1.6 Oct 1998 — Oct 2000

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 101 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 1999 Combi 1.6 Jan 1999 — Oct 2000 1.6 Petrol 101 HP 8.5 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 1.8 20V Oct 1998 — Jan 2000 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 1999 Combi 1.8 20V Jan 1999 — Jan 2000 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 9.3 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 1.8 20V Turbo Oct 1998 — Oct 2000

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds

1.8 Petrol 150 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 1999 Combi 1.8 20V Turbo Sep 1999 — Oct 2000

Most powerfull petrol version (150 HP)

1.8 Petrol 150 HP 9.2 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 1.9 TDI Oct 1998 — Oct 2000

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 1999 1.9 TDI 4x4 Jan 1999 — Dec 2000 1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Skoda Octavia 1999 1.9 TDI 4x4 Jan 1999 — Dec 2000 1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.8 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
Skoda Octavia 1998 Combi 1.9 TDI Oct 1998 — Oct 2000

Most powerfull diesel version (110 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 110 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 2000 Combi 2.0 Jan 2000 — Oct 2000 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Skoda Octavia 2000 Combi 2.0 Jan 2000 — Oct 2000 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 9.1 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel

Skoda Octavia prices

Skoda Octavia 1998 - 2000 estate car price in Latvia is from 200 € to 1600 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Skoda Octavia price is more below average - Skoda Octavia is approximately for 33 percents cheaper then average estate cars of this age (compare estate cars 1998 - 2000 prices). Despite of relatively low price Skoda Octavia quality is above average (see below), so this Skoda can be a good buy.

YearLowestAverageHighestAvailability
Skoda Octavia 2000 price 700 € 1000 € 1600 €
Skoda Octavia 1999 price 700 € 1000 € 1300 €
Skoda Octavia 1998 price 200 € 600 € 800 €

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Skoda Octavia reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Skoda Octavia reliability is above average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2012 defects were detected in an average of 24.2 percent of Skoda Octavia of this generation (on average 13 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 26.8%.

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Skoda Octavia 1998 Estate car features (options)

Percentage of Skoda Octavia with corresponding feature (option)

Metallic paint
64%
Conditioning
61%
Adjustable steering wheel
50%
Roof bars (railings)
33%
Heated seats
33%
Climate control
28%
Sunroof
12%

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Skoda Octavia reviews

Total 46 Skoda Octavia owner reviews

At the moment we dont have reviews about Skoda Octavia manufactured from 1998 to 2000.
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Skoda Octavia 2001 Estate car/wagon Diesel 1.9 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2012 (age of car 11 years) Owned for:100`000 kilometers (4 years)
Average fuel consumption: 7.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 600 € (~ 150 € per year)
Total car rating:
5
   male, age 45
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