Skoda Octavia extends Europewide appeal, increasing pressure on VW Golf

Look down the best-sellers lists by European country for 2018 and after the Volkswagen Golf, one model stands out: the Skoda Octavia. Skoda’s compact car was the most popular model in four European countries: its home market of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Poland, and -- most surprisingly -- Switzerland. Only the Golf topped the charts in more European countries at five, while the Renault Clio was the leader in three, according to market analyst JATO Dynamics.