Which PHEV or EV to replace my Skoda Octavia?

I'm currently driving a diesel Skoda Octavia (192). I keep a set of golf clubs and an electric trolley in the boot. I'm interested in changing to either a plug-in hybrid or full electric car with similar boot capacity. I'm prepared to stretch to €45,000 euro. What cars should I be considering?

John R. (Castlepollard)

Nov 2025 Filed under: choosing new car

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Expert answer

Hi John,

Your Octavia's boot is rated to 600 litres, we believe, which is difficult to match unless you go for a much larger car. The Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer, for example, holds a little more than that, but it's out of budget. Same story for the VW Tayron eHybrid (PHEV), which has a bigger boot again.

Those cars are still relatively new, so you can't afford used versions yet, either, though we did find a selection of second-hand Skoda Superb PHEVs on the market within budget. They're massive in all directions and might well suit your needs, so long as you don't mind going for a car that's two to three years old.

The VW ID.4 and Skoda Enyaq have comparable boots of well over 500 litres and are in budget – though there's much more choice in the ID.4 lineup for that money.

Last but not least, and assuming you have nothing against buying an SUV, the Hyundai Tucson PHEV has a boot of about 560 litres and is within budget.

Let us know what you think of these suggestions.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor