8.5
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
Mercedes-Benz CLE vs Skoda Octavia Comparison
Mercedes-Benz CLE
Skoda Octavia
2025 Mercedes-Benz
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2025 Skoda
Octavia
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz CLE
Based on the Skoda Octavia RS 195TSI
Best suitable for...
Luxury
Fun
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
66L - 85L
475 to 1105 km
45L - 50L
257 to 350 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year - 7 year
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MSRP
$104,100 - $275,300
$39,590 - $59,990
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CarExpert's Take
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Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
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 | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1999 - 3982 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8, 6, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW - 450kW | 110kW - 195kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5750 - 6500 | 5000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 850Nm | 250Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 2500 | 1500 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
