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 CLA vs Skoda Octavia Comparison
Mercedes-Benz CLA
Skoda Octavia
2025 Mercedes-Benz
CLA
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2025 Skoda
Octavia
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz CLA
Based on the Skoda Octavia RS 195TSI
Best suitable for...
Long distance driving
Luxury
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
43L - 51L
288 to 474 km
45L - 50L
257 to 350 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year - 7 year
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MSRP
$73,200 - $129,300
$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
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA range, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Cosmos Black metallic
- Hyperblue Metallic (NEW)
- Spectral Blue Metallic (NEW)
- Iridium Silver Metallic
- Digital White Metallic
- Mountain Grey Metallic
- Manufaktur Patagonia Red Metallic
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 PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1332 - 1991 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.3L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 120kW - 310kW | 110kW - 195kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6750 | 5000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 270Nm - 500Nm | 250Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 5000 | 1500 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 92 | 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
