Geneva Preview: Skoda to debut Octavia Greenline
by Jeremy Korzeniewski on Feb 28th 2009 at 8:34AM 
According to a report on Auto Express, Volkswagen-owned Czech automaker Skoda is set to debut a fuel-saving version of its Octavia sedan at the Geneva Motor Show next week. The Octavia is the longest-running nameplate from Skoda, celebrating its 50th anniversary earlier this year.
Like other eco-friendly models from Skoda, the new Octavia will carry a Greenline badge and will feature various tricks designed solely to save on fuel bills. Expect the new sedan to be equipped with a 1.6L TDI diesel engine that offers up 105 horsepower and about 185 lb-ft (250 newton meters) of torque, probably mated up with a manual transmission powering the front wheels.
Perhaps most importantly to Europeans, the Octavia Greenline should emit around 116 grams of carbon per kilometer, placing this relatively large sedan in a low £35 road tax bracket. EU fuel mileage ratings should be around 64 mpg (53 U.S.) on the combined cycle.
[Source: Auto Express]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Max 5:54PM (2/28/2009)
That shows one more time that mid sized sedans can get awesome mpg.
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Mattias 8:01AM (3/02/2009)
Yes, they can. But with the 105hp Diesel it will absolutely no fun to drive. I prefer the commonrail engines in the 100kW/140hp range in cars of this size. They are usually still good for 40 to 45mpg (US) and provide adequate torque.
On the other side, small cars for commuting like the Skoda Fabia, the Peugeot 207 or the Renault Clio are enough fun with 75 to 90hp and sometimes reward you with more than 60mpg (US).
At $8 - $9 per gallon it's a must.