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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
Skoda Octavia vs Honda Accord Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Excellent
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Very Good
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Based on the Skoda Octavia RS 195TSI
Based on the Honda Accord e:HEV RS
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
45L - 50L
257 to 350 km
48L - 56L
206 to 364 km
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
8 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$39,590 - $59,990
$55,177 - $61,685
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CarExpert's Take
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
Andrew Maclean
Contributor
Andrew Maclean drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable ride quality
- Spacious interior
- Efficient hybrid powertrain
Misses
- Lacks brand cache
- No heated seats
- Conservative styling
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.
All colour options are at no additional cost, VTi-LX Petrol options include:
- Modern Steel
- Platinum White
- Lunar Silver
- Meteoroid Grey
- Crystal Black
VTi-LX Hybrid removes Modern Steel and adds:
- Passion Red
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1498 - 1993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 195kW | 140kW - 158kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6500 | 5000 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 370Nm | 260Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1600 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 92.8 | 89.5 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
