Segment: Crossover
Production years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Skoda introduced a facelift for the entire Octavia range in 2008, but the times were harsh, so it waited a year more to unveil the crossover version, named Scout.
With an economy that was starting to get back on its feet again, the Czech carmaker Skoda decided to make a bold step and launched the Scout version for the Octavia. It was a crossover vehicle that shared most of its parts with the rest of the Octavia range and other cars from the Volkswagen Group. The car was built on the same PQ35 platform as the VW Golf Mk 5 or the Audi A3.
Unlike the rest of the Octavia range, the Scout featured a higher ground clearance and offroad-inspired details. At the front, the bumper sported a black lower area and a plastic shield. The car was slightly longer, taller, and broader than the regular Octavia Combi (station wagon) due to specific items installed on it to make it look rugged.
Inside, the Scout featured a similar interior as its non-Scout version, but with leather upholstery and a bigger, refrigerated center console. Also, the front passenger received a handle mounted on the dashboard, like in older, prestigious off-road vehicles. Since the carmaker installed a Haldex all-wheel-drive system that didn't take space from the passengers' area or the trunk, which remained at the same high level of 605 (21.4 cu-ft) liters with the rear split-bench up, or 1,655 liters (58.4 cu-ft) with that folded.
Under the hood, Skoda offered a choice of two engines for the Scout: turbocharged gasoline and turbo-diesel. It paired them as standard to a six-speed manual, while a six-speed automatic was an option for the oil-burner version.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8 TSI 6MT AWD (160 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1798 cm3 |
Power: | 117.7 KW @ 5000 RPM 160 HP @ 5000 RPM 158 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM 250 Nm @ 1500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 131 mph (211 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.5 in (4585 mm) |
Width: | 70.2 in (1783 mm) |
Height: | 60.4 in (1534 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.3/59.1 in (1,532/1,501 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.5 in (2578 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7 in (178 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 21.4 cuFT (606 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3153 lbs (1430 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4696 lbs (2130 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 182 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0 TDI 6AT AWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1968 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 4200 RPM 140 HP @ 4200 RPM 138 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 320 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 122 mph (196 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.5 in (4585 mm) |
Width: | 70.2 in (1783 mm) |
Height: | 60.4 in (1534 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.3/59.1 in (1,532/1,501 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.5 in (2578 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7 in (178 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 21.4 cuFT (606 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3252 lbs (1475 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4795 lbs (2175 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 162 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0 TDI 6MT AWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1968 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 4200 RPM 140 HP @ 4200 RPM 138 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 320 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.5 in (4585 mm) |
Width: | 70.2 in (1783 mm) |
Height: | 60.4 in (1534 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.3/59.1 in (1,532/1,501 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.5 in (2578 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7 in (178 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 21.4 cuFT (606 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3208 lbs (1455 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4751 lbs (2155 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 155 g/km |