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
2024 Skoda Octavia vs 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Comparison
Skoda Octavia
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2024 Skoda
Octavia
vs
2024 Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
How they stack...
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Based on the Skoda Octavia RS 195TSI
Based on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Transporting things
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
45L - 50L
257 to 350 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$31,690 - $59,990
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CarExpert's Take
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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smart looks
- High-end display tech
- Comfortable, effortless drive
Misses
- Pricey, even before options
- Ridiculous service pricing
- Limited choice
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.
The C-Class is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Spectral Blue metallic
- High-Tech Silver metallic
- Opalite White metallic
- Hyacinth Red metallic
- Obsidian Black metallic
- Graphite grey metallic
- Mojave Silver metallic
- Cavansite Blue metallic
- Selenite Grey metallic
- Polar White
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | - | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 195kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6500 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 370Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1600 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 11.65 | - | |
