Excellent practicality: The Octavia has a strong reputation for space, comfort and usable boot. Good value: For the level of equipment in the “SE Technology” trim you get a solid spec without going to the very top-end. Decent economy for a petrol: The 1.0 TSI is frugal relative to larger petrols, especially if you do more mixed or motorway driving. Strong family-car credentials: Reliability and owner feedback are generally positive.