Excellent
2025 Skoda Octavia RS review
It's hard to imagine, but the perfect all-rounder just got even better. Few people need more car than the updated Skoda Octavia RS.
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Josh Nevett
2022 Lexus IS vs 2025 Skoda Octavia Comparison
Lexus IS
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2025 Skoda
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Excellent
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Based on the Lexus IS
Based on the Skoda Octavia RS 195TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
66L
337 to 627 km
45L - 50L
257 to 350 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
-
$39,590 - $59,990
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CarExpert's Take
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Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- More power
- Improved infotainment tech
- Still the benchmark for practicality
Misses
- More expensive than ever
- Muted exhaust note
- Lower dynamic ceiling than rivals
Colours Available
Candy White is standard on the 110TSI Style and Mamba Green is standard on the RS. The following finishes are available for an extra $770:
- Moon White metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Magic Black pearl
- Lava Blue metallic
- Brilliant Silver metallic
Velvet Red Premium is a $1100 option.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 3456 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.5L, 2.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 164kW - 232kW | 110kW - 195kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 - 6600 | 5000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 221Nm - 380Nm | 250Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1650 - 4800 | 1500 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 83 - 98 | 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
