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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 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Comparison
Skoda Octavia
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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2025 Skoda
Octavia
vs
2025 Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Transporting things
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
45L - 50L
257 to 350 km
50L - 66L
85 to 620 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$39,590 - $59,990
$117,900 - $199,900
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Distinct styling from C-Class, S-Class
- Solid spec inclusions, tech-luxe vibes
- Four-pot turbo punches above its weight
Misses
- Transmission is clunky at low speeds
- Expensive option packages
- Not as spacious in the rear as you'd think
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, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1991 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 195kW | 150kW - 450kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6500 | 5500 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 370Nm | 320Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1600 | 1600 - 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 92.8 | 92 - 92.4 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
