VW ID.4 or T-Roc, or Skoda Octavia?
Hi guys,
Looking for your thoughts on my next car. Currently in the mix are VW ID.4, VW T-Roc 1.5 petrol and Skoda Octavia 1.5 MHEV. I drive into the city three times weekly, approx. 90km total and the occasional jaunt cross country.
I have my own driveway and parking/charging in work. I'm looking at 242/251 versions of all the above cars and I'll be paying cash.
Everyone tells me to go fully electric, but I am drawn to the look of the Skoda (not keen on the SUV look).
Any thoughts or should I be looking at something totally different? Appreciate any direction.
Brendan (Dublin)Jan 2026 Filed under: choosing used car
Expert answer
Hi Brendan,
It certainly sounds like electric power would suit you, though if you decide against, the Skoda Octavia is an excellent car.
I'm assuming the cars listed mean a budget of nearly €40,000. There are better options out there than the ID.4. You could get a nearly new Cupra Tavascan, for example, or the smaller Cupra Born if you want to keep the price down or stay away from SUVs altogether.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is an excellent car as well, as is the Ioniq 6, though the latter's styling is not to all tastes. The Kia EV6 is along the same lines and it's more a crossover than an SUV.
You could also afford brand-new examples of the Peugeot E-308 and MG4, both conventional five-door hatchbacks.
Come back to me with your thoughts on all these and we can discuss it further.
Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor